Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Chico Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Chico, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 39 titles · 2,932 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Chico
Contents
▸Charter
Overview- Article I — INCORPORATION AND SUCCESSION
- Article II — POWERS OF THE CITY
- Article III — FORM OF GOVERNMENT
- Article IV — ELECTIVE OFFICERS
- Article V — ELECTIONS
- Article VI — THE COUNCIL
- Article VII — THE CITY MANAGER
- Article VIII — EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
- Article IX — APPOINTIVE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Article X — APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- Article XI — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Article XII — FRANCHISES
- Article XIV — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Article XV — MISCELLANEOUS
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION 1
- Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.08 — CITY SEAL 2
- Chapter 1.12 — RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION
- Chapter 1.14 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 1.15 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 1.16 — NOTICES OF NON-COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 1.24 — ARRESTS
- Chapter 1.26 — JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS
- Chapter 1.30 — CITY ELECTIONS
- Chapter 1.40 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW GUIDELINES
- Title 1 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 1
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL 3
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY MANAGER 4
- Chapter 2.20 — FIRE DEPARTMENT 5
- Chapter 2.24 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT 6
- Chapter 2.28 — POLICE DEPARTMENT 7
- Chapter 2.30 — PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.31 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.32 — ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.36 — AIRPORT COMMISSION 9
- Chapter 2.40 — BIDWELL PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION 10
- Chapter 2.41 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.43 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.46 — CHICO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.52 — PLANNING COMMISSION 12
- Chapter 2.54 — CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.56 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
- Chapter 2.62 — ARTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.64 — HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION 13
- Chapter 2.68 — EMERGENCY SERVICES 14
- Chapter 2.72 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM 15
- Chapter 2.74 — DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.80 — APPEALS FROM A DECISION, DETERMINATION OR ORDER MADE OR ISSUED BY A CITY BOARD,…
- Title 2 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — FISCAL PROCEDURES GENERALLY 1
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES 2
- Chapter 3.12 — PURCHASING OFFICER
- Chapter 3.16 — OPEN MARKET PURCHASES
- Chapter 3.20 — FORMAL CONTRACT PROCEDURE 3
- Chapter 3.24 — CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST THE CITY AND CITY AGENCIES AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 3.28 — DISPOSITION OF LOST, STOLEN OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.32 — BUSINESS LICENSE LAW 5
- Chapter 3.34 — PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA - ADDITIONAL LICENSE TAX
- Chapter 3.35 — DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.36 — TAXES - DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3.44 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX 7
- Chapter 3.48 — SALES AND USE TAX 9
- Chapter 3.52 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 10
- Chapter 3.56 — UTILITY USERS’ TAX
- Chapter 3.64 — OFF-STREET PARKING - REVENUE BONDS
- Chapter 3.72 — PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS
- Chapter 3.76 — HEALTH FACILITIES FINANCING
- Chapter 3.80 — SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FINANCING
- Chapter 3.81 — MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ORDINANCE OF 1997
- Chapter 3.82 — ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES
- Chapter 3.84 — STREET FACILITY REIMBURSEMENT FEES
- Chapter 3.85 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 3.88 — CITY OF CHICO CHARTER CITY BONDS (Self-Insurance Reserve Program)
- Chapter 3.90 — CITY SERVICES TRANSACTION AND USE (SALES) TAX
- Title 3 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS 1
Overview- Chapter 5.08 — FRANCHISES - GENERALLY 2
- Chapter 5.13 — FRANCHISES - DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIDEO COMPETITION ACT OF 2006
- Chapter 5.14 — FRANCHISES - YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION AND COMPOST PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.16 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND RECYCLING
- Chapter 5.24 — HOUSE-TO-HOUSE PEDDLING AND SOLICITING 5
- Chapter 5.28 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 5.30 — AMBULANCES
- Chapter 5.32 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 5.36 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.38 — FOOD FACILITIES
- Chapter 5.40 — REGULATION OF SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.41 — REGULATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.42 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.44 — MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.45 — ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
- Title 5 — FOOTNOTES
- Title 7 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SANITATION 1
Overview- Chapter 8.02 — JUNK - STORAGE
- Chapter 8.04 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - GENERAL PROVISIONS 2
- Chapter 8.08 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - STORAGE AND COLLECTION
- Chapter 8.12 — SOLID WASTE RECEPTACLES
- Chapter 8.13 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - MANDATORY SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE DISP…
- Chapter 8.14 — DEPOSITS OF SOLID WASTE IN A CITY CREEK, CHANNEL OR OTHER WATERCOURSE
- Chapter 8.16 — LEAVES AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
- Chapter 8.20 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT 3
- Chapter 8.28 — SMOKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.30 — SELF-SERVICE DISPLAYS OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 8.32 — WOOD BURNING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.36 — SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAGS
- Title 8 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Overview- Division I — OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
- Division III — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFENSES AND REGULATIONS
- Division VIII — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
- Division IX — NUCLEAR WEAPONS
- Division X — ENFORCEMENT
- Division I — OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
- Division III — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFENSES AND REGULATIONS
- Division V — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
- Division VI — OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
- Division VII — CONSUMER PROTECTION
- Division VIII — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
- Division IX — NUCLEAR WEAPONS
- Division X — ENFORCEMENT
- Title 9 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.10 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.15 — OPERATION OF VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.20 — PARKING - GENERALLY
- Chapter 10.25 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 10.30 — PREFERENTIAL PARKING AREAS
- Chapter 10.35 — PEDESTRIANS AND PASSENGERS
- Chapter 10.36 — PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED ON MEDIANS AND OTHER ROADWAY AREAS
- Chapter 10.40 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.45 — COASTING DEVICES - PUBLIC AREAS
- Chapter 10.50 — ASSESSMENT OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) COST RECOVERY FEES
- Chapter 10.52 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.53 — TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
- Chapter 10.55 — ENFORCEMENT
- Title 11 — FOOTNOTES
- Title 12 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 14 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Chapter 14.04 — PUBLIC STREETS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 14.08 — ENCROACHMENT AND EXCAVATION PERMITS
- Chapter 14.10 — PAVEMENT CUT MORATORIUM
- Chapter 14.14 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - BUILDING PERMITS
- Chapter 14.20 — SIDEWALK REPAIR
- Chapter 14.36 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 14.40 — STREET TREES
- Chapter 14.44 — UNDERGROUND WIRING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 14.50 — USE OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS FOR PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES
- Chapter 14.55 — USE OF STREETS FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS
- Chapter 14.60 — USE OF CITY STREETS AND SIDEWALKS FOR SALES OF FOOD, CUT FLOWERS, BEVERAGES, O…
- Chapter 14.70 — USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR OPERATION OF OUTDOOR CAFÉS
- Chapter 14.80 — PLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK PLANTERS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- Chapter 14.90 — SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES
▸Title 15 — UTILITY SERVICES
- Title 15 — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 16 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 16.02 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.04 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.06 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - BUILDING STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.10 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - BUILDING PERMITS
- Chapter 16.12 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND CONNECTION APPROVALS
- Chapter 16.14 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS, AND TESTS
- Chapter 16.16 — BUILDING REGULATIONS - ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.22 — GRADING REGULATIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.24 — GRADING REGULATIONS - DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.26 — GRADING REGULATIONS - STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.28 — GRADING REGULATIONS - PERMITS
- Chapter 16.30 — GRADING REGULATIONS - INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 16.32 — GRADING REGULATIONS - ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.34 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.35 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS - DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.36 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS - FLOODPLAIN MAPS, RECORDS AND REPORTS
- Chapter 16.37 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS - STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.38 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS - ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.42 — FIRE REGULATIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.44 — FIRE REGULATIONS - DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.46 — FIRE REGULATIONS - FIRE REGULATION STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.48 — FIRE REGULATIONS - PERMITS
- Chapter 16.50 — FIRE REGULATIONS - INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 16.52 — FIRE REGULATIONS - ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.60 — ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES REQUIRED INCIDENT TO TRANSFERS OF RESIDENTIAL HOU…
- Chapter 16.62 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 16.64 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 16.66 — TREE PRESERVATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 16.68 — VOLUNTARY HERITAGE TREE PROGRAM
▸Title 18 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 18.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.03 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18.04 — AGENCIES DESIGNATED
- Chapter 18.05 — APPROVAL AUTHORITY, HEARINGS, AND APPEALS
- Chapter 18.06 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, LOT MERGERS, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS, AND MINOR LAND …
- Chapter 18.07 — TYPES OF MAPS AND PROCESSING FOR EACH
- Chapter 18.08 — FINDINGS
- Chapter 18.09 — MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS, ABANDONMENTS, AND TIME EXTENSIONS
- Chapter 18.10 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.11 — SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.12 — SURVEYS, MONUMENTS, AND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 18.13 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
▸Title 19 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 1
Overview- Division III — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES
- Division V — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Division VI — TND REGULATIONS
- Division I — ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY
- Division II — ADMINISTRATION OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Division III — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES
- Division IV — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE LAND USES, AND ZONE-SPECIFIC
- Division V — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Division VI — TND REGULATIONS
▸Title 2R — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Overview- Chapter 2R.04 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2R.08 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2R.20 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2R.24 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2R.28 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2R.32 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2R.41 — CHICO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2R.43 — CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1
- Chapter 2R.46 — CHICO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2R.48 — PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
- Chapter 2R.66 — PARKING AUTHORITY 2
- Chapter 2R.72 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION RULES
- Chapter 2R.76 — EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN
- Title 2R — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 3R — REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
▸Title 5R — BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
▸Title 10R — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
▸Title 11R — CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS 1
Overview- Chapter 11R.04 — RULES GENERALLY
- Chapter 11R.08 — USE OF THE AIRPORT
- Chapter 11R.12 — MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11R.16 — AIRCRAFT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11R.20 — FIRE PREVENTION
- Chapter 11R.24 — AIR TRAFFIC RULES
- Chapter 11R.28 — HANDLING AND STORING HAZARDOUS CARGO
- Chapter 11R.32 — HANDLING AND STORING AIRCRAFT FUEL
- Title 11R — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 12R — RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS 1
Overview- Chapter 12R.02 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12R.04 — RULES GENERALLY
- Chapter 12R.10 — PERMITS AUTHORIZING EVENTS CONDUCTED IN CITY PARK FACILITIES
- Chapter 12R.16 — CAPER ACRES PLAYGROUND AREA - BIDWELL PARK
- Chapter 12R.20 — SWIMMING POOLS AND SWIMMING AREAS - BIDWELL PARK
- Chapter 12R.32 — VEHICLE USE IN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
- Title 12R — FOOTNOTES
▸Title 14R — BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
▸Title 15R — WATER AND SEWERS
▸Title 16R — BUILDING STANDARDS
Overview- Chapter 16R.02 — BUILDING STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.04 — ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.06 — MECHANICAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.08 — PLUMBING STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.10 — SIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.12 — RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.14 — ENERGY STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.16 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.18 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.22 — GRADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.37 — FLOODPLAIN STANDARDS
- Chapter 16R.41 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 16R.42 — FIRE REGULATION STANDARDS
▸Title 18R — DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS