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Animal
Control
Police Dept., Animal Control |
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Animals running at large are prohibited.
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Dogs must be on a leash throughout the City, as well as on the
beach.
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Owners are responsible for the removal and disposal
of their animal’s waste.
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It is mandatory for dogs older than four months to be licensed.
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There is a limit of three animals/pets per household without a pet
permit.
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Owners must maintain the area where animals are kept in such a way
as to be relatively free of animal waste odor.
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Owners shall not allow animals to disturb any person by barking or
howling.
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The City will not trap wild animals.
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Buildings/Structures
Building
Permit & Inspection Services |
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No building or structure regulated by the
Building Codes shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered,
repaired, moved, improved, converted or demolished unless a
separate permit for each building or structure has first been
obtained. Review the PERMITS section for more details.
Please note:
Check with the Planning Division before starting any
project as prior approval or permits
may be necessary.
a. Permits are also required
for:
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Reroofs and skylights
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Electrical (new service/wiring)
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Plumbing (water heaters/new piping)
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Mechanical (heating & cooling systems)
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Tent structures/awnings (over 120 square feet) - Patio covers
b. Permits MAY be required
for:
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Windows
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Siding
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Platforms
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Retaining Walls
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Fences
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Awnings/tent structures
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Accessory structures under 120 square feet
c. Building
Permits are NOT required for:
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One story detached structures less than 120 square feet
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Fences constructed 6 feet in height or
less, except as noted in the FENCES section
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Movable cases and partitions
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Retaining walls less than 3 feet
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Platforms and walks not over 30 inches
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Pre-fab pools (5,000 gallons or less)
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Disposal/Waste Services
Solid
Waste Management Division |
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Each occupant and/or owner of any premises shall
obtain and maintain adequate disposal services FROM the City
and/or its agents.
Collection containers shall be placed on the street on the day of
collection. No person shall leave any residential container
beyond 7 p.m. of the day of collection.
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Fences
Planning
& Engineering Division |
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Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height without a
variance permit and building permit. Fences shall not exceed 4
feet in height in any front/side yard setback without a variance
permit.
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Home
Occupations/Business Licenses
Planning
& Engineering Division |
Revenue
Division |
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Home occupations are subject to regulations as set
forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Home occupations are defined as
limited business activity conducted in a residential unit that is
incidental to the principal residential use. Planning Division
review is required.
(Planning & Engineering)
A business license is required to transact or carry
on any business in the City.
(Revenue Division)
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Junk,
Trash, and Debris
Plans & Public Works Dept. | Code Enforcement
Division |
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No owner, agent, lessee or other person occupying
or having charge or control of any building, lot or premises
shall permit weeds, rubbish, waste (including vomit or animal
waste) or rubble to remain upon the premises, sidewalks, streets or alleys.
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Landscaping and Weed Abatement
Plans &
Public Works Dept. |
Fire Dept. |
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Weed abatement must be conducted annually to insure
that landscaping is maintained so that it does not create a fire
hazard nor is dangerous to health, safety and welfare.
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Permits
Plans & Public Works Dept.|
Planning
& Engineering Division |
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Encroachment Permits
Permits are required for any type of structure placed upon public
property. Encroachments may be either
permanent (retaining walls, fences, etc.) or temporary
(scaffolding, cranes, signage) in the public right-of-way. Please
note: Make sure to determine where your property line is before
making any changes/additions.
Planning
Permits
The Planning Division regulates or governs the use of land and the
placement of buildings within the different zones in the City.
Variance and use permits may be required before construction or a
new use may commence.
a. Definition of Accessory Uses and Structures:
Uses and structures which include garages, garden sheds,
greenhouses, storage shelters and covered patios that are
incidental to the principal permitted or conditionally permitted
use of structures on the same site are allowed subject to certain
requirements.
b. Guest Houses:
Guest houses require a use permit/building permit.
They are permanently constructed living quarters
without kitchen or cooking facilities and are clearly
subordinate and incidental to the main building.
Guest houses shall not be separately rented or leased
either by direct or indirect compensation. These can
only be considered on lots greater than 8,000 square
feet.
c. Secondary Units in Single-Family Zones:
Such units may only be allowed as legal non-con-forming units if constructed and rented (proof required) prior to
April of 1964. Review by Planning Division, Building Safety &
Inspection Division and
City Attorney’s office is required.
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Residential Parking Permits
Police Dept., Traffic Division |
Parking
Division |
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In residential areas approved by the
City Council, residential parking permits may be obtained by
completing an application available from the Parking Division.
Residents must provide written proof of residency (rental
agreement, property tax bill or utility bill)
and current DMV
registration for each vehicle.
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Residential Property Inspections
Building
Permit & Inspection Services
(Exterior Inspections Only) |
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Inspections require that a report be obtained through the Building
Safety & Inspection Division prior to the close
of escrow, transfer of title for sale or exchange of any
residential property, on all single-family dwellings and apartment
buildings.
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Sewer
Plans & Public Works
Dept./Streets Division |
Building
Permit & Inspection Services |
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Backwater Valves
If your property is at risk of damage from a sewage backup in the
City sewer main, a sewer backwater valve is required. For more
details, visit the City Web site at
www.monterey.org/building/bwvalves.html
Sewer Backups
If you have a sewer overflow caused by an obstructed sewer line
within your property, such as when sewage backs up into a shower
stall when a sink is drained or a toilet is flushed, call a
licensed plumber immediately.
If you have an uncontrolled sewer overflow such that sewage is
flowing onto your floors or into the street, call 911. A City
crew will respond and determine whether the blockage is in the
private lateral or in the City’s sewer main. If the blockage is
in the private lateral then the property owner will be so
notified and advised to contact a local plumber and a vendor to
clean the spill.
Owners are responsible for all costs associated with clearing and
cleanup if the backup is due to a clogged lateral or could have
been prevented by a properly installed backwater valve device as
required by City Code.
Sewer Systems
Maintenance of the sewer lateral from the residence to where it
connects to the City main is the responsibility of the property
owner.
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Sidewalks
Plans & Public Works
Dept. |
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Sidewalk/Driveway Maintenance
It is the property owners’ responsibility to properly maintain
frontage sidewalks on their property and to keep them free of
debris and trip hazards including lift or debris hazards caused
by street trees. Property owners may be held liable to persons
injured or property damaged as a result of their failure to
periodically inspect and properly
maintain their frontage sidewalks.
Sidewalk,
Curb/Gutter and Driveway Permits
New construction and/or replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter
or driveways within the public right-of-way require a permit. |
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Storm
Water and Drainage System (Gutters)
Plans & Public Works
Dept. |
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It is a violation to pour anything (oil, paint,
grease) other than clean water into the City storm
drain. |
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Street
Opening Permits
Plans & Public Works
Dept. |
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A permit is required for any excavation in or under
the surface of any street, alley or sidewalk. |
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Tree
Trimming, Planting or Removal
Urban Forestry |
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Normal pruning or trimming of trees on private
property
is permitted. Excessive/improper trimming is a violation.
A permit is required for the removal of trees on private property
of any species more than 6 inches in diameter
at 4.5 feet above grade.
Pruning and/or removing any tree on public property is strictly
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Vehicles
Police Dept., Traffic Division | Planning | Code
Enforcement
(Boats, RV's, and Trailers) |
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No person who owns or has possession, custody or
control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or
alley for more than a consecutive 72-hour period.
Inoperative vehicles or vehicles without current and valid
registration shall be stored inside a garage or other enclosed
structure or behind the 20-foot front yard setback and screened
from public view.
Vehicles (boats, RVs and trailers) shall be parked on the driveway
apron in front of covered parking. There shall be no parking in
the front/side yard setback on non-driveway aprons. Not more than
one commercial vehicle may be parked on or adjoining any one lot.
Vehicles over 22-feet in length and/or more than 7.5 feet in
height and/or having a bed width of 7 feet or greater shall be
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Yard/Garage Sales
Code Enforcement |
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Yard/garage sales are allowed to take place in
residential neighborhoods and no permit is required. There is no
restriction on the number of sales a person can hold. However, if
it is noted that a particular residence is holding frequent
yard/garage sales over an extended period, it could eventually be
determined that the resident is conducting a commercial business.
Because commercial businesses are generally not permitted in
residential areas, this type of use would not be allowed.
Posters advertising garage sales are permitted but may NOT be
posted on utility poles, trees or where they might interfere with
a driver’s line of sight and must be taken down after the garage
sale is over.
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