Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Amador County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Amador County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 15 titles · 1,919 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Amador County
Contents
▸Title 2 — Administration
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.06 — CODE ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 2.07 — COLLECTIONS
- Chapter 2.08 — SHERIFF–TAX COLLECTOR–TREASURER
- Chapter 2.12 — CLERK–AUDITOR–REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
- Chapter 2.14 — CLERK OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.16 — DISTRICT ATTORNEY/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 2.18 — PUBLIC GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
- Chapter 2.20 — COUNTY COUNSEL
- Chapter 2.22 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Chapter 2.24 — PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 2.28 — SHERIFF–CORONER
- Chapter 2.32 — SURVEYOR
- Chapter 2.36 — SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
- Chapter 2.40 — GAME WARDEN
- Chapter 2.44 — TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 2.48 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.52 — PLANNING DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.56 — BUILDING DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.60 — LOCAL AGENCY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.64 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.68 — SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
- Chapter 2.72 — EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.76 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING
- Chapter 2.80 — CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION PERSONNEL
- Chapter 2.82 — ESTABLISHMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AND MOTOR POOL
- Chapter 2.84 — JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS
- Chapter 2.86 — GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Chapter 2.90 — JUROR FEES AND MILEAGE IN SUPERIOR AND JUSTICE COURTS
- Chapter 2.92 — APPEAL FEES
- Chapter 2.94 — TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.96 — CARBONDALE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK
- Chapter 2.100 — VARIANCES FROM COUNTY ORDINANCES
- Chapter 2.104 — CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR LAND USE PROJECTS
- Chapter 2.108 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
- Chapter 2.112 — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING–PURCHASING AGENT
- Chapter 3.12 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.14 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
- Chapter 3.16 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.18 — AMADOR COUNTY WINE HERITAGE DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.22 — SURVEY MONUMENT PRESERVATION FUND
- Chapter 3.24 — REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.28 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 3.32 — DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION
- Chapter 3.36 — REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
- Chapter 3.38 — REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BUSINESSES
- Chapter 3.40 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
- Chapter 3.44 — PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE
- Chapter 3.48 — PROPERTY TAX APPORTIONMENT
- Chapter 3.50 — INTERCOUNTY TRANSFERS OF BASE YEAR VALUES FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES TO REPLACEM…
- Chapter 3.52 — ASSESSMENT OF REPLACEMENT VINES–PHYLLOXERA
- Chapter 3.56 — RETURNED CHECK FEE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 3.58 — DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS FEES
▸Title 5 — Business Licenses and Regulations
▸Title 7 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 7.08 — CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
- Chapter 7.21 — ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
- Chapter 7.23 — STORM WATER
- Chapter 7.24 — SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 7.25 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 7.26 — INFECTIOUS WASTE
- Chapter 7.27 — RECYCLING AND DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
- Chapter 7.28 — WEEDS AND SHRUBS
- Chapter 7.30 — DEFENSIBLE SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL…
- Chapter 7.32 — BURNING PERMIT AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 7.34 — FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 7.36 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 7.38 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN COUNTY FACILITIES
- Chapter 7.40 — FEES FOR INSPECTION OF APIARIES
- Chapter 7.42 — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEES
- Chapter 7.44 — MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS
- Chapter 7.46 — PROHIBITION ON OVERNIGHT RECREATION USE
- Chapter 7.50 — APIARIES
- Chapter 7.54 — PARKING VEHICLES WITH HOLDING TANKS
- Chapter 7.60 — BENEFIT ASSESSMENT FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES
- Chapter 7.68 — DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR NEW PROJECTS IN THE KIRKWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 7.70 — PROHIBITION ON SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS FROM VENDING MACHINES
- Chapter 7.72 — DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE AMADOR FIRE PROTECTION DIST…
- Chapter 7.74 — DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE LOCKWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DI…
- Chapter 7.76 — ORDINANCE COMPLYING WITH THE CALIFORNIA SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING ACCESS ACT OF…
- Chapter 7.78 — DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE JACKSON VALLEY FIRE PROTEC…
- Chapter 7.80 — CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION
- Chapter 7.82 — AMBULANCES
- Chapter 7.84 — TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 7.85 — TEMPORARY WAIVER AND DEFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 7.86 — FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE
- Chapter 7.88 — MITIGATIONS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE ROCK CREEK DRAINAGE BASIN
- Chapter 7.90 — PARK AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES
▸Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Overview▸Division I — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
▸Division II — OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
▸Division III — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
▸Division IV — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
▸Division VII — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
▸Division VIII — WEAPONS
▸Division IX — PUBLIC SAFETY
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — ADOPTION OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.12 — PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING
- Chapter 10.16 — THROUGH STREETS–STOP SIGNS
- Chapter 10.20 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 10.24 — WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.28 — EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES AND WAGONS
- Chapter 10.32 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 10.40 — APPLICATION OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE TO CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS
- Chapter 10.44 — TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
▸Title 12 — Roads, Parks, and Other Public Places
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — ROAD DISTRICT
- Chapter 12.08 — COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM
- Chapter 12.10 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 12.12 — SIDEWALKS AND CURBS
- Chapter 12.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
- Chapter 12.20 — PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 12.24 — STREAMS AND LAKES
▸Chapter 12.28 — BOATS AND BOATING
- Chapter 12.32 — BOAT RACES
- Chapter 12.36 — TREES AND SHRUBBERY
- Chapter 12.40 — UNIFORM PROPERTY NUMBERING SYSTEM
- Chapter 12.44 — WESTOVER FIELD RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.48 — SKIER SAFETY CODE
▸Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND RELATED CODES
- Chapter 15.10 — LIMITED DENSITY OWNER-BUILT RURAL DWELLING REGULATIONS (FOR ALTERNATIVE OWNER …
- Chapter 15.12 — PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.20 — ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE 15 PROVISIONS
- Chapter 15.30 — FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CHAPTER
- Chapter 15.40 — EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE
▸Title 17 — Divisions of Land
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS–PURPOSE
- Chapter 17.08 — PLANNING
- Chapter 17.12 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.14 — PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2006-1 REQUIRED AS A CONDITION …
- Chapter 17.16 — INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 17.20 — COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 17.24 — RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 17.28 — GENERAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.32 — OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.36 — STREET DESIGN–RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 17.40 — IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS AND FEES
- Chapter 17.42 — SECURITY FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.44 — SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.48 — MINIMUM IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.50 — RECREATION DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 17.52 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.56 — PROCEDURE–GENERALLY
- Chapter 17.60 — STANDARD SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.64 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.68 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS
- Chapter 17.72 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 17.76 — APPROVAL PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.84 — PENALTIES
- Chapter 17.88 — LAND DIVISIONS
- Chapter 17.89 — BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
- Chapter 17.90 — STREET AND ROAD DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.92 — DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 17.94 — MERGERS
- Chapter 17.96 — SURVEYOR'S ACTIVITIES AND FEES
▸Title 19 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 19.04 — ZONING PLAN–PURPOSE–NATURE
- Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.12 — DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.16 — COMBINATIONS OF DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.20 — ZONING MAPS
- Chapter 19.24 — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.26 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 19.28 — ADDITIONAL USES
- Chapter 19.30 — KENNEL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.32 — SIGNS
- Chapter 19.36 — PARKING
- Chapter 19.40 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
- Chapter 19.44 — BUILDING LINES
- Chapter 19.48 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 19.50 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND FINDINGS
- Chapter 19.52 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 19.56 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 19.60 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 19.64 — APPEALS
- Chapter 19.68 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 19.72 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 19.77 — OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE
- Chapter 19.80 — AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND OPERATIONS
- Chapter 19.84 — RESTRICTIONS ON CANNABIS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 19.88 — RESTRICTION ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Counties
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table