Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1.7. DISCLAIMERS IN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT BY UNITED STATES.
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The City Attorney is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to file a disclaimer in eminent domain proceedings brought by the United States of America in actions involving parcels of land in which the City and County claims no right, title or interest.
(Ord. No. 1848 (1939), Sec. 1)
SEC. 1.7-1. DISMISSAL OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT ACTION. ¶
Any action or proceeding, heretofore or hereafter commenced by the City Attorney for the purpose of abating or enjoining the maintenance, operation, construction or use of any premises, building, structure or part thereof, as a public nuisance by reason of violation therein of the San Francisco Municipal Code or State law, may be dismissed. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to dismiss any such action or proceeding when, before judgement in said action or proceeding, the department head or other administrative official of the City and County of San Francisco having jurisdiction over the enforcement of the San Francisco Municipal Code or State law pertaining to the maintenance, operation, construction or use of said premises, building or structure finds, and he or she advises the City Attorney in writing that he or she has so found, that said premises, building, structure, or part thereof, or the use thereof, no longer constitute a public nuisance and that legal proceedings in relation thereto are no longer necessary.
Nothing herein contained shall authorize or require the City Attorney to dismiss any such action or proceeding wherein, in addition to seeking an abatement of or injunction against any such public nuisance, money damages are claimed.
(Added by Ord. 112-63, App. 5/15/63)
SEC. 1.7-2. DISMISSAL OF ACTION BY ATTORNEY FOR THE TAX COLLECTOR WHEN FULL AMOUNT PAID. ¶
The Attorney for the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to dismiss with prejudice any action brought by him or her when the full amount due the City and County of San Francisco is paid in full.
(Added by Ord. 175-65, App. 6/30/65)
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Overview- SEC. 1.1. HOW CODE DESIGNATED AND CITED.
- SEC. 1.2. CATCHLINES OF SECTIONS.
- SEC. 1.3. OFFICIAL FLAG.
- SEC. 1.5. OFFICIAL FLOWER DESIGNATED.
- SEC. 1.6. CORPORATE SEAL.
- SEC. 1.7. DISCLAIMERS IN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT BY…
- SEC. 1.9. INSPECTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRIOR TO SHIPMEN…
- SEC. 1.10. INSPECTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRIOR TO SHIPME…
- SEC. 1.11. [REPEALED.]
- SEC. 1.12. [REPEALED.]
- SEC. 1.13. [REPEALED.]
- SEC. 1.14. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES – SCALES TO BE SEALED BY SEALE…
- SEC. 1.15. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES – SCALES OF PEDDLERS AND HAWKE…
- § 1.19
- SEC. 1.20. LIMITATION ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
- SEC. 1.22. PAYMENT OF FEES BY THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR TO THE …
- SEC. 1.24. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS.
- SEC. 1.25. GOVERNMENT ENTITY AGREEMENTS.
- SEC. 1.27. AUTHORITY OF POLICE CHIEF, DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND SH…
- SEC. 1.29. VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS, COM…
- SEC. 1.30. AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR THE…
- SEC. 1.35. TELPAK CIRCUIT SYSTEM; STOLEN VEHICLES.
- SEC. 1.36. ALAMEDA COUNTY POLICE INFORMATION NETWORK SYSTEM.
- SEC. 1.48. CITY STORE – MERCHANDISE – PROFITS.
- SEC. 1.50. OFFICERS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.
- SEC. 1.51. PROCEDURE BY GENERAL LAW OR ORDINANCE.
- SEC. 1.52. REPAIR OF ACCEPTED STREETS.
- SEC. 1.53. SEWER, WATER AND OTHER CONNECTIONS.
- SEC. 1.55. ANNUAL LIST OF CONTRACT-RELATED REPORTS.
- SEC. 1.56. ANNUAL REPORTS.
- § 1.57
- SEC. 1.58. PERMITS FOR UNITED NATIONS AND HALLIDIE PLAZAS.
- SEC. 1.59. TRANSFER OF INSTITUTIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
- SEC. 1.60. BOARD REVIEW OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND.
- SEC. 1.61. ANTI-DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING POLICIES BASED ON SEXUA…
- SEC. 1.62. RESTAURANT WEEK.
- SEC. 1.63. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTICING ORDINANCE.
- Chapter 2 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2A — EXECUTIVE BRANCH
- Chapter 2B
- Chapter 3 — BUDGET PROCEDURES
- Chapter 4 — CITY BUILDINGS E UIPMENT AND VEHICLES , Q,
- Chapter 5 — COMMITTEES
- Chapter 6 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 8 — DOCUMENTS RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS ,
- Chapter 9A — FARMERS' MARKET
- Chapter 9B — FLEA MARKET
- Chapter 10 — FINANCE TAXATION AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS ,,
- Chapter 10A — [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]
- Chapter 10B — SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
- Chapter 10C — REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
- Chapter 10D — [RESERVED] CHAPTER 10E: PLANNING MONITORING
- Chapter 10F
- Chapter 10G
- Chapter 10H — RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Chapter 11 — FRANCHISES
- Chapter 12 — HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 12A
- Chapter 12B — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12C — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12D — MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
- Chapter 12E — BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIP…
- Chapter 12F — IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES – NORTHERN …
- Chapter 12G — PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL…
- Chapter 12H — IMMIGRATION STATUS
- Chapter 12I — CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
- Chapter 12J — CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED
- Chapter 12K — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12L
- Chapter 12M
- Chapter 12N — LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND …
- Chapter 12O — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12P — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12Q — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12R — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12S — WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
- Chapter 12T — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12U
- Chapter 12V — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 12W — [REDESIGNATED] 1
- Chapter 12X — [REPEALED]
- Chapter 12Y
- Chapter 12Z — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 13 — JAILS AND PRISONERS
- Chapter 14 — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 14A — DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
- Chapter 14B — LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DI…
- Chapter 14C — [EXPIRED]
- Chapter 15 — MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
- Chapter 16 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
- Chapter 17 — PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
- Chapter 18 — PAYROLL PROCEDURE
- Chapter 19 — PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
- Chapter 19A — PUBLIC HEALTH
- Chapter 19B — ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
- Chapter 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES
- Chapter 21 — ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
- Chapter 21A — HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
- Chapter 21B — CORE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, DRUG O…
- Chapter 21C — [REDESIGNATED]
- Chapter 21D — FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPA…
- Chapter 21E — GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PER…
- Chapter 21F — SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL…
- Chapter 21G
- Chapter 21H — PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
- Chapter 22 — RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 22A — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
- Chapter 22B — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 22C — PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
- Chapter 22D — OPEN DATA POLICY
- Chapter 22E — CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
- Chapter 22G — OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
- Chapter 22H — DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY A…
- Chapter 22I — OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF…
- Chapter 22J — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
- Chapter 23 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
- Chapter 23A — SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
- Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 24A — ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT P…
- Chapter 24B — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
- Chapter 25 — STREET LIGHTING
- Chapter 26 — [RESERVED]
- Chapter 27 — HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
- Chapter 28 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 29 — FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
- Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT PLANNING CODE SEC. 303 C…
- Chapter 29B — CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-F…
- Chapter 30 — CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES A…
- Chapter 32 — RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
- Chapter 33 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
- Chapter 33A — LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVE…
- Chapter 34 — NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLAS…
- Chapter 35 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTE…
- Chapter 36 — COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
- Chapter 37 — RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION OR…
- Chapter 37A — RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
- Chapter 37B — MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
- Chapter 37C — [EXPIRED]
- Chapter 38 — COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATI…
- 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 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 41F
- Chapter 41G — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
- Chapter 41H — [EXPIRED]
- Chapter 42 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 43 — MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
- Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS SEC. 43.1.1. TITLE.
- Title 2 — FINANCING RESIDENCES SEC. 43.1.7. LOANS FOR RESIDENC…
- Title 3 — BONDS
- Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
- Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS SEC. 43.2.1. TITLE.
- Title 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
- Title 3 — BONDS SEC. 43.2.17. ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
- Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.2.27. LIBERAL CONSTR…
- Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.10.1. TITLE.
- Title 2 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORMATION OF DISTRICTS SEC. 4…
- Title 3 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS SEC. 43.10.18. ALTERNAT…
- Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.10.22. LIBERAL CONST…
- Title 5 — CHANGE PROCEEDINGS SEC. 43.10.26. ALTERNATE PROCEDUR…
- Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS SEC. 43.15.1. TIT…
- Title 2 — RESIDENCES SEC. 43.15.6. LOANS TO QUALIFIED 501(c)(3…
- Title 3 — BONDS SEC. 43.15.15. ISSUANCE OF BONDS; LOANS TO QUA…
- Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.15.25. LIBERAL CONST…