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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE

Capitola Municipal Code Ch. 9.28 Conduct on Beaches

Capitola Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Capitola

Cite as: Capitola Municipal Code Chapter 9.28 · Text as of 2026-10-05

9.28.010 Vehicle operation.

No person shall operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle or any type of motor driven vehicle on any beach within the city limits; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to maintenance or emergency vehicles used in the performance of a public function by a public officer, or by a person otherwise authorized to operate the maintenance or emergency vehicle thereon. (Ord. 332 § 1, 1970)

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9.28.020 Camping.

No person shall camp, temporarily or permanently, or sleep overnight on any beach within the city. (Ord. 332 § 2, 1970)

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9.28.030 Fires.

No person shall light, build, create or maintain a fire on any beach within the city unless said fire is enclosed within a metal or other nonflammable portable barbecue container that does not exceed thirty-six inches in diameter. (Ord. 332 § 3, 1970)

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9.28.040 Sales.

No person shall sell any goods, ice cream, candy or any other item on any beach within the city limits of the city. (Ord. 332 § 4, 1970)

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