Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Apple Valley Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Apple Valley, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 15 titles · 1,289 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Apple Valley
Contents
- CODE OF ORDINANCES TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.05 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
- Chapter 2.06 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2.08 — TOWN MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — TOWN CLERK
- Chapter 2.12 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES
- Chapter 2.15 — TOWN TREASURER
- Chapter 2.16 — TOWN ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.18 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.20 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.21 — TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.24 — HISTORICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.26 — BOARD OF BUILDING AND SAFETY APPEALS
- Chapter 2.40 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.44 — PEACE OFFICER TRAINING STANDARDS
- Chapter 2.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE MANDAMUS: STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 2.55 — HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE TOWN
- Chapter 2.60 — PERSONNEL
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
- Chapter 3.10 — COLLECTION OF DEBTS TO THE TOWN
- Chapter 3.12 — PURCHASES
- Chapter 3.16 — DEMANDS AND CLAIMS
- Chapter 3.18 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.20 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.22 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.26 — GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — ARTERIAL STREET SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE
- Chapter 3.32 — FIRE SUPPRESSION DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM
▸Title 8 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 8.10 — GENERAL
- Chapter 8.12 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 8.13 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 8.15 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 8.16 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 8.18 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 8.19 — REQUIREMENT TO RECYCLE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCT…
- Chapter 8.20 — CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE AND TRASH CONTAINMENT
- Chapter 8.21 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 8.22 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 8.23 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 8.24 — RELOCATIONS
- Chapter 8.28 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 8.34 — REGULATION OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS
- Chapter 8.38 — PERMITTING SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.39 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
▸Title 10 — WATER, SEWERS AND UTILITIES
▸Title 11 — PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 11.04 — OFFENSES
- Chapter 11.10 — FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS
- Chapter 11.20 — TRESPASSING AND LOITERING
- Chapter 11.24 — NIGHTTIME CURFEW LAW
- Chapter 11.30 — MOTORCYCLES AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
- Chapter 11.40 — MOTORCYCLE AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLE EVENTS
- Chapter 11.50 — REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE PURCHASES
- Chapter 11.56 — PROHIBITING LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS
- Chapter 11.60 — FALSE POLICE ALARMS
- Chapter 11.68 — USE OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 11.80 — VEHICLE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL PROGRAM
- Chapter 11.81 — UNLAWFUL DUMPING—SEIZURE AND IMPOUND OF NUISANCE VEHICLES
- Chapter 11.82 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
- Chapter 11.90 — DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 11.100 — DISTRIBUTION OF NOTICES AND HANDBILLS
- Chapter 11.110 — UNLAWFUL LOUD OR UNRULY GATHERINGS
- Chapter 11.120 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
- Chapter 11.130 — DUI EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY
▸Title 14 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE - ORDINANCES
▸Title 9 — DEVELOPMENT CODE
Overview- Chapter 9.01 — General Provisions
- Chapter 9.02 — General Plan Administration
- Chapter 9.03 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 9.04 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 9.05 — Zoning
- Chapter 9.06 — Amendments to Zoning Provisions
- Chapter 9.07 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Chapter 9.08 — Definitions
- Chapter 9.11 — Permits Required
- Chapter 9.12 — Permit Process and Approvals
- Chapter 9.13 — Public Hearings and Notice
- Chapter 9.16 — Conditional and Special Use Permits
- Chapter 9.17 — Development Permits
- Chapter 9.19 — Home Occupation Permits
- Chapter 9.21 — Special Events Permits
- Chapter 9.22 — Surface Mining and Land Reclamation Permits
- Chapter 9.23 — Temporary Use Permits
- Chapter 9.24 — Variances
- Chapter 9.25 — Deviation Permits
- Chapter 9.26 — Enforcement (Amended Ord. 383)
- Chapter 9.28 — Residential Districts
- Chapter 9.29 — Specific Use Regulations for Residential Districts
- Chapter 9.30 — Mobile Home Park or Subdivision Standards
- Chapter 9.31 — Residential Design Standards
- Chapter 9.35 — Commercial and Office Districts
- Chapter 9.36 — Specific Use Regulations/Commercial and Office Districts
- Chapter 9.37 — Commercial and Office Districts Design Standards
- Chapter 9.40 — Apple Valley Commercial Specific Plan (Added by Ord. No. 420)
- Chapter 9.45 — Industrial Districts
- Chapter 9.46 — Specific Use Regulations For Industrial Districts
- Chapter 9.47 — Industrial Design Standards
- Chapter 9.55 — Open Space Districts
- Chapter 9.56 — Specific Plan Districts
- Chapter 9.57 — Public Facilities District
- Chapter 9.62 — Flood Hazard (FH) Overlay District
- Chapter 9.63 — Ranchos Residential Overlay District
- Chapter 9.64 — Seismic Hazard (SH) Overlay District
- Chapter 9.65 — Airport Overlay Districts
- Chapter 9.70 — Performance Standards
- Chapter 9.71 — Subdivision Regulations
- Chapter 9.72 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
- Chapter 9.73 — Noise Control
- Chapter 9.74 — Signs and Advertising Displays (Amended in its entirety by Ord. 456)
- Chapter 9.75 — Water Conservation/Landscaping Regulations
- Chapter 9.76 — Plant Protection and Management
- Chapter 9.77 — Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas
- Chapter 9.78 — Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)
- Chapter 9.79 — Mobile Food Facilities (MFFs) (Added By Ord. 444)