For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Fireworks"
means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term "fireworks" includes, but is not limited to, devices designed by the manufacturer as fireworks, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, Daygo bombs, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke parts, aerial bombs, and firework kits. "Fireworks" includes both "dangerous fireworks" and "safe and sane" fireworks as those terms are defined in the Health and Safety Code.
"Property"
means any private property, including, but not limited to, a home, yard or field, whether or not occupied as a dwelling and whether owned, leased, rented or used with or without compensation.
"Responsible person"
includes, but is not limited to:
1. 
The person or persons who owns, rents, leases or otherwise has possession of the residence or other private property;
2. 
The person or persons in immediate control of the residence or other private property;
3. 
The person or persons who organize, supervise, sponsor, conduct, allow, control or controls access to the unlawful use, discharge, possession, storage or sale of fireworks.
(Ord. 1778 § 1, 2017)
A. 
It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to use, discharge, possess, store or sell fireworks on public or private property without a permit issued by the chief of police for supervised public displays of fireworks by a jurisdiction, fair association, amusement park, or other organization.
B. 
It is unlawful and a public nuisance for a responsible person to allow the use, discharge, possession, storage or sale of fireworks on private property when the responsible person knows or should know of the use, discharge, possession, storage or sale of fireworks at the property.
(Ord. 1778 § 1, 2017)
Violations of this chapter are punishable as set forth in Chapters 1.08 and 1.20 of this code, except that misdemeanor citations for violations of this chapter issued under Chapter 1.08 shall impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars. Nothing in this chapter limits any of the penalties provided in the Health and Safety Code or Penal Code with regard to the unlawful use, discharge, possession, storage or sale of fireworks.
(Ord. 1778 § 1, 2017)