REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2026
FROM: ANDREW JANZ, City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
THROUGH: ERICA CAMARENA, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney, Code Enforcement
BY: CHRISTINA ROBERSON, Assistant City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney, Code Enforcement
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to amendment of various ordinances:
1. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 1, Articles 3 and 5, sections 1-303, 1-308, and 1-503 of the Fresno Municipal Code
2. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 9, Article 24, sections 9-2402, 9-2403, and 9-2405 of the Fresno Municipal Code
3. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 10, Articles 1 and 6, sections 10-106, 10-603, 10-604, and 10-605 of the Fresno Municipal Code
4. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 11, Articles 3 and 4, sections 11-305, 11-328, and 11-405 of the Fresno Municipal Code
5. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 20, sections 12-2003, 12-2013, and 12-2014 of the Fresno Municipal Code
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RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney's Office recommends Council approve the amendments to the following Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) sections: 1-303 Authority to Inspect, 1-308 Administrative Citations and Penalties, 1-503 Definitions, 9-2402 Permit Required, 9-2403 Display of Name and Permit Sticker, 9-2405 Waste Tire Manifest, 10-106 Prima Facie Violation, 10-603 Definitions, 10-604 Responsibility for Enforcement, 10-605 Public Nuisance, 11-305 General, 11-328 Summary Abatement, 11-405 Enforcement and Inspection, 12-2003 Definitions, 12-2013 Automatic Pass-Through of Annual Government Costs, and 12-2014 Annual Automatic Rent Increase Tied in to the Consumer Price Index for Previous Year. These amendments are necessary for the reasons set forth below.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Attorney's Office is proposing to amend FMC sections 1-303, 10-604, 11-305, and 11-405 for clarity and consistency with state and federal law.
The City...
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