Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Alpine County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Alpine County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Contents
- 16 titles · 1,519 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Alpine County
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 1.08 — JUDICIAL TOWNSHIP AND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 1.16 — GENERAL PENALTY
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.08 — COUNTY CLERK
- Chapter 2.09 — ASSESSOR/RECORDER
- Chapter 2.10 — COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Chapter 2.11 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.12 — COUNTY CONTROLLER
- Chapter 2.16 — STATE AID FOR TRAINING OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
- Chapter 2.18 — DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.22 — BUILDING INSPECTOR/BUILDING OFFICIAL
- Chapter 2.24 — DISTRICT ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.25 — COUNTY COUNSEL
- Chapter 2.28 — PUBLIC GUARDIAN/PUBLIC CONSERVATOR
- Chapter 2.32 — PURCHASING AGENT AND PURCHASING
- Chapter 2.36 — SHERIFF
- Chapter 2.37 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
- Chapter 2.40 — TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/ AUDITOR/CONTROLLER
- Chapter 2.44 — COURTS
- Chapter 2.48 — COUNTY LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.52 — BOARD OF APPEALS
▸Chapter 2.56 — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
Overview- Article I — General Purposes
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Emergency Management Organization
- Article IV — Disaster Council
- Article V — Director of Emergency Services
- Article VI — Responsibilities of the Fire Chief
- Article VII — County Office of Emergency Services
- Article VIII — Alpine County Operational Area
- Article IX — Powers of Succession
- Article X — Orders of Members
- Article XI — Continuity of Government
- Article XII — Emergency Proclamations
- Article XIII — Powers and Authority of the County Health Officer
- Article XIV — Penalties
- Chapter 2.60 — FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.64 — JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.68 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.72 — SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT CONTRACT COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.76 — INVENTORY CONTROL FOR COUNTY PROPERTY
▸Chapter 2.88 — PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — Title, Purpose and Administration
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Application, Responsibility and Administration
- Article IV — Classification Plan-Reclassification—Promotions
- Article V — Hiring Policies and Procedures
- Article VI — Selection Procedures and Appointments
- Article VII — Eligibility Lists and Temporary Lists
- Article VIII — Transfers
- Article IX — Layoffs and Reinstatements
- Article X — Nepotism
- Article XI — Resignation and Terminations
- Chapter 2.90 — VEHICLE USE FOR COUNTY BUSINESS
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
- Chapter 3.08 — RECORDING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.12 — PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT RELIEF DUE TO DISASTER
- Chapter 3.16 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — SERVICE AREA NO. 1 WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
▸Title 6 — ANIMALS
▸Title 7 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — ABANDONED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.08 — SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.09 — FIRST FIVE ALPINE COUNTY COMMISSION
- Chapter 8.12 — SMOKING IN HAZARDOUS OUTDOOR AREAS
- Chapter 8.16 — OUTDOOR BURNING AND FIRE CONTROL
▸Chapter 8.20 — FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND FUELS REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.24 — STORAGE OF GASOLINE
- Chapter 8.28 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- Chapter 8.32 — BOATING AND WATER PROTECTION
- Chapter 8.36 — WELLS
- Chapter 8.40 — SKIER SAFETY CODE
- Chapter 8.44 — RECYCLING AREAS IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- Chapter 8.50 — BEAR CONTROL
- Chapter 8.54 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.58 — EDIBLE FOOD WASTE RECOVERY
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.08 — WINTER ROAD USE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 10.12 — PARKING, STANDING AND LOADING IN SNOW CONDITIONS
- Chapter 10.16 — DRIVING OVER FIRE HOSE
- Chapter 10.20 — OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.21 — OPERATION OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON COMMON AREAS IN BEAR VALLEY
- Chapter 10.24 — SNOWMOBILES AND OVERSNOW VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.28 — KIRKWOOD AREA TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES
▸Title 11 — PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH PLAN OF SAN JOAQUIN
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — WATER SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.08 — SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Chapter 13.12 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
- Chapter 13.16 — ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
- Chapter 13.20 — UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES
- Chapter 13.24 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 13.28 — SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 13.32 — BEAR VALLEY TRANSFER STATION
▸Title 16 — ENVIRONMENT
Overview▸Chapter 16.08 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Overview- Article I-A — General Provisions
- Article I-B — Applicability
- Article I-C — Duties and Powers of the Floodplain Administrator
- Article I-D — Permits for Floodplain Development
- Article I-E — Site Plans and Construction Documents
- Article I-F — Inspections
- Article I-G — Variances
- Article I-H — Violations
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III-A — Buildings and Structures
- Article III-B — Subdivisions
- Article III-C — Site Improvements, Utilities and Limitations
- Article III-D — Installation of Manufactured Homes
- Article III-E — Recreational Vehicles
- Article III-F — Other Development
- Article III-G — Flood Control Projects
▸Chapter 16.12 — DISPOSAL OF WATER AND SEWAGE IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS
- Chapter 16.16 — SURFACE MINING
- Chapter 16.24 — TRANSPORTATION OF TREATED WASTEWATER EFFLUENT
▸Title 17 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.05 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — SUBDIVISION MAPS GENERALLY
- Chapter 17.07 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.08 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 17.09 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 17.10 — CONDOMINIUM STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.11 — DEDICATIONS, FEES AND RESERVATIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.13 — CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.14 — MODIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION MAPS
- Chapter 17.15 — ENFORCEMENT
▸Title 18 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAPS
- Chapter 18.16 — AG AGRICULTURE ZONE
- Chapter 18.18 — AP AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE ZONE
- Chapter 18.20 — LP LAND PRESERVE ZONE
- Chapter 18.24 — TP TIMBER PRESERVE ZONE
- Chapter 18.28 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
- Chapter 18.32 — RE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE
- Chapter 18.36 — RN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
- Chapter 18.40 — NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.44 — C COMMERCIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.48 — IND INDUSTRIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.52 — INS INSTITUTIONAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.56 — MHD MARKLEEVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMBINED ZONE
- Chapter 18.60 — SCENIC HIGHWAY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.64 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION COMBINED ZONE
- Chapter 18.68 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 18.69 — SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 18.70 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 18.71 — EMPLOYEE HOUSING/CARETAKER’S UNIT
- Chapter 18.72 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 18.73 — RESIDENTIAL SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 18.74 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.76 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.78 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 18.80 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 18.84 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
- Chapter 18.87 — IMPACT FEES FOR SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS IN BEAR VALLEY
- Chapter 18.88 — APPEALS AND CLARIFICATIONS
- Chapter 18.92 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES