Municipal code
Burlingame Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Burlingame, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 18 titles · 1,895 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Burlingame
Contents
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Chapter 2.25 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS Chapter 2.12
- Chapter 2.20 — FILING DOCUMENTS § 2.28.010. Informal bid procedures
- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.12 — OFFICE HOURS
- Chapter 2.16 — EMPLOYMENT HOURS
- Chapter 2.18 — CITY COUNCIL BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.20 — FILING DOCUMENTS
- Chapter 2.24 — MAILED BALLOT ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.25 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
- Chapter 2.26 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
- Chapter 2.28 — INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.29 — NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON PUBLIC PROJECTS
- Chapter 2.32 — POLICE TRAINING STANDARDS
- Chapter 2.36 — PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER STANDARDS
▸Title 3 — OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 3.05 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 3.08 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 3.13 — OFFICE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR/TREASURER
- Chapter 3.17 — DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 3.20 — DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 3.21 — DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 3.22 — TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.28 — BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.32 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.36 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 3.40 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.44 — LIBRARY BOARD
- Chapter 3.52 — CIVIL SERVICE FOR EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 3.56 — COMPENSATION PLAN
- Chapter 3.60 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
▸Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 4.15 — STORM DRAINAGE FEE
- Chapter 4.05 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION BY COUNTY
- Chapter 4.08 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 4.09 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 4.10 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 4.12 — SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS
- Chapter 4.14 — SPECIAL INSURANCE FUND
- Chapter 4.15 — CLAIMS PROCEDURES
- Chapter 4.16 — WATER FUNDS
- Chapter 4.20 — SPECIAL GASOLINE TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 4.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 4.30 — STORM DRAINAGE FEE
▸Title 6 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 6.25 — SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM
- Chapter 6.50 — VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDED BY STATE Chapter 6.43
- Chapter 6.04 — GENERAL LICENSE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — LICENSE TAXES
- Chapter 6.10 — MINIMUM WAGE
- Chapter 6.16 — ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 6.20 — CLOSING-OUT SALES
- Chapter 6.22 — MERCHANDISE SALES FROM RESIDENCES
- Chapter 6.24 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 6.25 — SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM
- Chapter 6.30 — VALET PARKING
- Chapter 6.36 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 6.38 — FORTUNETELLING AND PSYCHIC SERVICES
- Chapter 6.39 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 6.40 — SPA AND BATHING ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 6.41 — MODEL STUDIOS, ESCORT BUREAU, AND INTRODUCTORY SERVICES
- Chapter 6.42 — TANNING FACILITIES
- Chapter 6.43 — BINGO
- Chapter 6.44 — PRIVATE PATROL OPERATORS
- Chapter 6.50 — VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDED BY STATE FRANCHISE HOLDERS
- Chapter 6.52 — BROADWAY AREA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 6.54 — BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 6.55 — SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
- Chapter 6.56 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH NOTICES
- Chapter 8.08 — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Chapter 8.10 — REGULATING THE USE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Chapter 8.12 — RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF SINGLE-USE CARRY-OUT BAGS BY RETAILERS
- Chapter 8.15 — ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.16 — SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 8.17 — RECYCLING AND DIVERSION OF DEBRIS FROM CONSTRUCTION AND
- Chapter 8.18 — SMOKING
- Chapter 8.19 — TOBACCO RETAILER PERMIT
▸Title 10 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 10.08 — TRESPASS IN ALLEYS AND
- Chapter 10.60 — RESPONSE TO UNRULY GATHERINGS
- Chapter 10.66 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA—DISPLAY § 10.72.010. Purpose
- Chapter 10.04 — HANDBILLS, DODGERS AND BILLPOSTING
- Chapter 10.08 — AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE ALARM
- Chapter 10.10 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10.12 — TRESPASS BY PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 10.14 — TRESPASS IN ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS
- Chapter 10.20 — LIQUOR
- Chapter 10.22 — GAMBLING DEVICES
- Chapter 10.24 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 10.25 — DAYTIME CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 10.28 — PROPERTY DAMAGE
- Chapter 10.30 — GRAFFITI CONTROL
- Chapter 10.32 — OBSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS BY OBJECTS
- Chapter 10.34 — OBSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS BY PERSONS
- Chapter 10.36 — OBSTRUCTING WATERWAYS AND DRAINS
- Chapter 10.37 — OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO BUSINESSES
- Chapter 10.40 — RADIO INTERFERENCE, LOUDSPEAKERS, ETC
- Chapter 10.48 — FIREARMS, AIR GUNS, SLINGSHOTS AND FIREWORKS
- Chapter 10.55 — REGULATIONS FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
- Chapter 10.58 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 10.60 — PROHIBITION OF NUDITY IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 10.65 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA—SALE TO MINORS
- Chapter 10.66 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA—DISPLAY
- Chapter 10.68 — PROHIBITED DISPLAYS ON COVERS OF PUBLICATIONS IN BUSINESSES
- Chapter 10.70 — RESPONSE TO UNRULY GATHERINGS
- Chapter 10.72 — SPECTATORS PROHIBITED AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS, EXHIBITIONS OF
▸Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Chapter 12.05 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION § 12.10.010. Policy
- Chapter 12.04 — CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND DRIVEWAYS
- Chapter 12.05 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF
- Chapter 12.08 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.10 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 12.11 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 12.12 — SIDEWALK AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 12.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 12.17 — STREET NUMBERING AND RENAMING
- Chapter 12.20 — PUBLIC TELEPHONES
- Chapter 12.22 — PROHIBITED DISPLAYS IN PUBLICATIONS
- Chapter 12.23 — NEWSRACKS
▸Title 13 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 13.45 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING AND § 13.54.010. Rights and duties on streets
- Chapter 13.62 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 13.08 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13.12 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
- Chapter 13.16 — DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 13.18 — PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13.20 — INTERSECTION STOPS, THROUGH HIGHWAYS AND YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Chapter 13.24 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 13.28 — ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
- Chapter 13.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 13.36 — PARKING LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 13.38 — STOPPING FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING
- Chapter 13.40 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 13.44 — DRIVING OR PARKING ON PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT
- Chapter 13.45 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING AND CHARGING SPACES
- Chapter 13.48 — TRAINS BLOCKING STREETS
- Chapter 13.52 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 13.54 — SKATEBOARD, ROLLER BLADES, IN LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES AND
- Chapter 13.56 — ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY DEVICES
- Chapter 13.60 — TRUCK TRAFFIC
- Chapter 13.62 — INTERSTATE TRUCKS
- Chapter 13.65 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 13.70 — REGULATION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON PRIVATE ROADS
- Chapter 13.75 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
▸Title 15 — WATER AND SEWERS
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — WATER CONNECTIONS AND FEES
- Chapter 15.06 — WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCIES
- Chapter 15.07 — WASTEFUL WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 15.08 — SEWER CONNECTIONS AND CHARGES
- Chapter 15.10 — SANITARY SEWER USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.11 — LIEN PROCEDURES FOR UNPAID CHARGES
- Chapter 15.12 — ABATEMENT OF IMPROPER SEWER CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 15.14 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Chapter 15.15 — MANAGEMENT OF PCBS DURING BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECTS
▸Title 17 — FIRE
▸Title 18 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Overview- 18.10 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18.09 — Pre-concealment
- Chapter 18.12 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 18.28 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY § 18.30.010. Adoption of 2025 California
- Chapter 18.05 — INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 18.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
▸Chapter 18.07 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 18.08 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.09 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 18.10 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 18.11 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 18.12 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 18.13 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 18.16 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 18.17 — WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPE
- Chapter 18.18 — RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS
- Chapter 18.19 — INDOOR WATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 18.20 — GRADING, EXCAVATION, FILLS
- Chapter 18.22 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 18.24 — CREEK ENCLOSURE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.28 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 18.30 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 18.31 — ENERGY CODE
▸Title 19 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODES
▸Title 23 — SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS AND SPAS
▸Title 25 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 25.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY Chapter 25.10
- Chapter 25.14 — MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS § 25.20.005. Purpose and Applicability
- Chapter 25.16 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING
- Chapter 25.30 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT § 25.33.010. Purpose and Applicability
- Chapter 25.43 — PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 25.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS § 25.52.010. Use of Legal Nonconforming
- Chapter 25.66 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND § 25.72.010. Purpose and Applicability
- Chapter 25.74 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 25.78 — SPECIAL PERMIT § 25.82.010. Purpose and Applicability
- Chapter 25.86 — RRMU, and NBMU Zoning
- Chapter 25.92 — (RESERVED) Chapter 25.100
- Chapter 25.96 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING § 25.103.010. Purpose
- Chapter 25.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- Chapter 25.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
- Chapter 25.06 — ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 25.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4)
- Chapter 25.12 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (C-1, BFC, I-I)
- Chapter 25.14 — MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (RRMU, NBMU, BRMU, CMU)
- Chapter 25.16 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICTS (BAC, HMU, MMU, BMU
- Chapter 25.18 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND TIDAL PLAN/BAY
- Chapter 25.20 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 25.24 — COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN CONSISTENCY
- Chapter 25.30 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
- Chapter 25.31 — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 25.33 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- Chapter 25.35 — HISTORIC RESOURCES
- Chapter 25.36 — LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE
- Chapter 25.40 — PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 25.41 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 25.42 — SIGNS
- Chapter 25.43 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 25.44 — COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEES
- Chapter 25.45 — RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 25.46 — PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 25.48 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 25.50 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
- Chapter 25.52 — NONCONFORMING LOTS
- Chapter 25.54 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
- Chapter 25.56 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 25.58 — OTHER NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
- Chapter 25.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 25.62 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 25.66 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR USE PERMITS
- Chapter 25.68 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 25.70 — HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
- Chapter 25.72 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
- Chapter 25.74 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 25.76 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Chapter 25.78 — SPECIAL PERMIT
- Chapter 25.80 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 25.82 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 25.84 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 25.88 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENSIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND
- Chapter 25.94 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 25.96 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE, ZONING MAP, AND GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 25.98 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
- Chapter 25.100 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
- Chapter 25.103 — DEVELOPER INDEMNIFICATION
- Chapter 25.104 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 25.105 — PURPOSE
- Chapter 25.106 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 25.108 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
▸Title 26 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 26.32 — LOTS
- Chapter 26.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 26.08 — TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 26.12 — PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 26.16 — PHYSICAL DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 26.20 — SALE OF LOTS
- Chapter 26.24 — SUBDIVISION OF LESS THAN FIVE LOTS
- Chapter 26.30 — CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 26.32 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION PERMITS