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Municipal code

Alameda County Municipal Code

The enacted municipal code of Alameda County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.

Last updated: 2026-10-01
Contents: 3,959 sections
Jurisdiction: Alameda County

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▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1.01 - CODE ADOPTION
Overview
▸Title 2 — REVENUE AND FINANCE Chapter 2.04 - REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
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▸Title 3 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS Chapter 3.04 - BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
Overview
1. ▸Chapter 3.08 — AUTOMOBILE JUNK YARDS Article I - General
  Overview
  Article II — License
  Article III — Regulations
2. Chapter 3.12 — BINGO
3. ▸Chapter 3.16 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES
  Overview
  Article I — General
  Article II — Grant of Franchise
  Article III — Regulation of Franchise
  Article IV — General Financial and Insurance Provisions
  Article V — Design and Construction Provisions
  Article VI — Service Provisions
  Article VII — Video Provider Customer Service Standards
  Article VIII — Inspection of Records
  Article IX — Rights Reserved to the Grantor
  Article X — Rights Reserved to the Grantee
  Article XI — Franchise Violations
  Article XII — Reports
  Article XIII — Miscellaneous Provisions
4. ▸Chapter 3.17 — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
  Overview
  Article I — General Provisions
  Article II — Fees
  Article III — Customer Service
  Article IV — Right-of-Way Management
  Article V — Emergency Alert
  Article VII — Notices
  Article VIII — Extension of Franchises
5. Chapter 3.20 — HOTEL AND MOTEL REGISTRATION
6. Chapter 3.24 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
7. Chapter 3.28 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES
8. Chapter 3.32 — MOBILEHOME PARK RENT REVIEW PROCEDURES
9. Chapter 3.36 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
10. Chapter 3.40 — PRIVATE PATROL SYSTEMS
11. Chapter 3.44 — PUBLIC DANCES
12. ▸Chapter 3.48 — SECONDHAND DEALERS AND JUNK DEALERS Article I - General
  Overview
  Article II — License
13. ▸Chapter 3.52 — TAXICABS
  Overview
  Article I — General
  Article II — Permits
14. Chapter 3.56 — PROHIBITION ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO SAMPLES
15. Chapter 3.58 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
16. Chapter 3.59 — PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES
17. Chapter 3.64 — WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES
18. ▸Chapter 3.68 — RENTAL HOUSING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
  Overview
  Article I — General
  Article II — Notice of Availability of Mediation
  Article III — Rental Housing Dispute Mediation
  Article IV — Miscellaneous
19. Chapter 3.70 — JUST CAUSE EVICTION
20. Chapter 3.72 — PRICE VERIFICATION PROGRAM REGULATING AUTOMATED POINT OF SALE TERMINALS
▸Title 5 — ANIMALS
Overview
1. Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
2. ▸Chapter 5.08 — ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS GENERALLY Article I - Animals Running at Large—Bitin…
  Overview
  Article II — Spay and Neuter of Dogs and Cats
  Article III — Rodeo Events or Other Activities Prohibited
3. Chapter 5.12 — ANIMAL FANCIERS PERMITS
4. Chapter 5.16 — DOG LICENSES
5. Chapter 5.20 — VICIOUS DOGS
6. Chapter 5.24 — DOG KENNELS
7. Chapter 5.28 — EXOTIC ANIMALS
8. Chapter 5.32 — RODEO VETERINARIANS
9. Chapter 5.36 — IMPOUNDMENT
10. Chapter 5.40 — FEES
▸Title 6 — HEALTH AND SAFETY Chapter 6.04 - ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE CODE
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▸Title 7 — GENERAL ASSISTANCE
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1. Chapter 7.04 — GENERAL POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE Chapter 9.04 - CRAP GAMES
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▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Chapter 10.04 - COUNTY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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▸Title 12 — PUBLIC ROADWAYS AND PARKS Chapter 12.08 - ROADWAY USE REGULATIONS Article I - General
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1. Article II — Permits and Fees
2. Article III — Bonds
3. Article IV — Regulations
4. Article V — Reward—Damage to County Road Signs
5. Chapter 12.09 — NEWSRACKS
6. Chapter 12.10 — SHOPPING CARTS
7. Chapter 12.11 — REGULATION OF TREES IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY
8. Chapter 12.12 — PARADES
9. Chapter 12.13 — SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE
10. Chapter 12.16 — MOBILE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
11. ▸Chapter 12.20 — PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
  Overview
  Article I — Introduction
  Article II — Requirements
  Article III — General Provisions
12. ▸Chapter 12.30 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM Article I - General
  Overview
  Article II — Procedure, Requirements and Exemptions
  Article III — Fees and Penalties
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES Chapter 13.04 - SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM Article I - General Provisions
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1. Article II — Sewer Construction and Maintenance Responsibility
2. Article III — Connections to the Sewerage System
3. Article IV — Use Regulation and Protective Measures
4. Article V — Fees and Charges
5. Article VI — Enforcement
6. ▸Chapter 13.08 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL Article I - General Provisions
  Overview
  Article II — Discharge Regulations and Requirements
  Article III — Inspection and Enforcement
  Article IV — County Stormwater Permits
  Article V — Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Permanent Stormwater Quality Controls
  Article VI — Fees and Bonds
  Article VII — Coordination with Other Programs
7. ▸Chapter 13.12 — WATERCOURSE PROTECTION Article I - General Provisions
  Overview
  Article II — Permit Procedures
  Article III — Enforcement
  Article IV — Additional Provisions
  Article V — Setbacks
8. ▸Chapter 13.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  Overview
  Article I — General
  Article II — Procedure for Establishing Underground Utility Distribution Facilities District
  Article III — Regulations
  Article IV — Assessment of Cost of Facility Changes
  Article V — Exceptions, Variances and Appeals
9. ▸Chapter 13.20 — COUNTY SERVICE AREA SERVICE CHARGES
  Overview
  Article I — General
  Article II — Procedures
10. ▸Chapter 13.24 — CLEAN WATER PROTECTION FEE Article I - General
  Overview
  Article II — Procedure for the Levy of Fee
  Article III — Levy of Fees
  Article IV — Exemptions
11. Chapter 13.28 — PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
12. ▸Chapter 13.32 — WATER SERVICE SYSTEM Article I - General Provisions
  Overview
  Article II — Water Construction and Maintenance Responsibility
  Article III — Connections to the Water System
  Article IV — Use Regulation and Protective Measures
  Article V — Fees and Changes
  Article VI — Enforcement
13. Chapter 13.36 — MATRICULA CONSULAR: PHOTO IDENTIFICATION ISSUED BY MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 15.08 - BUILDING CODE
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1. Article I — INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
2. ▸Article II — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, AMENDED AND ADDED SECTIONS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING …
  Overview
  § 1.1
3. Article III — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, AMENDED SECTIONS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL COD…
4. Article IV — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALGreen), AMENDED SECTION TO 2025 CALI…
5. Article V — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AMENDED SECTIONS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BU…
6. ▸Chapter 15.12 — ELECTRICAL CODE
  Overview
  Article I — INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
  ▸Article II — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, AMENDED SECTIONS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (…
  Overview
  § 89.101
7. ▸Chapter 15.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
  Overview
  Article I — INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
  Article II — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, AMENDED SECTIONS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (…
8. Chapter 15.18 — ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
9. ▸Chapter 15.20 — PLUMBING CODE
  Overview
  Article I — INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
  Article II — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, AMENDED SECTIONS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CA T…
10. ▸Chapter 15.24 — HOUSING CODE
  Overview
  § 15.25
11. ▸Chapter 15.28 — ABATEMENT PROCEDURE Article I - General
  Overview
  Article II — Requirements
  Article III — Procedure for Assessment of Cost of Abatement in Event of Default of Owner
12. Chapter 15.32 — PROPERTY NUMBERING SYSTEM
13. ▸Chapter 15.36 — GRADING EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Article I - Purpose and Definitions
  Overview
  Article II — General Requirements
  Article III — Procedures
  Article IV — Plans and Specifications
  Article V — Permit Requirements
  Article VI — Design Standards
  Article VII — Improvement Security
  Article VIII — Enforcement
  Article IX — Additional Provisions
14. ▸Chapter 15.40 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  Overview
  Article I — Administration
  Article II — Applicability
  Article III — Authority and Powers of the Floodplain Administrator
  Article IV — Definitions
15. Chapter 15.44 — CUMULATIVE TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES
16. Chapter 15.48 — TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR TRAFFIC MITIGATION
▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
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▸Title 17 — ZONING
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Title.
Section.
Statutory References.
Ordinance List and Disposition Table.
Index.
Page Numbers.
SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
CHARTER
CHARTER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
GENERAL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
(e)
(g)
(j)
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
CIVIL SERVICE
(e)
(e)
LABOR
BUDGET
ANNUAL AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS
APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY
RECALL
WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
Sec. 64.040: RECYCLING POLICY GOALS AND RECYCLING PLAN.
Sec. 64.070: MUNICIPAL RATE STRUCTURES.
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION Chapter 2.02 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
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▸Title 3 — PERSONNEL
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▸Title 4 — FINANCE
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