Municipal code
Claremont Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Claremont, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 18 titles · 2,270 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Claremont
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- 1.04 — CODE ADOPTION
- 1.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.12 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1.14 — PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCING AND IMPOSING ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 1.15 — PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING A LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY TO COLLECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS…
- Chapter 1.16 — PROCEDURES FOR FILING CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 1.20 — CUSTODY AND USE OF OFFICIAL CITY SEAL AND OTHER INSIGNIA
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.10 — DISTRICT ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.12 — POLICE
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY COMMISSIONS GENERALLY
- Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.28 — COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.42 — ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.43 — POLICE COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.48 — LOCAL EMERGENCY AND DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.52 — FIRE PROTECTION
- Chapter 2.56 — TAXPAYER PROTECTION (3/6/01 Election)
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
- Chapter 3.08 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.12 — SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.15 — BIDDING AND CONTRACTING, AND OTHER PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 3.20 — DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.24 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- 3.29 — UTILITY USERS' TAX
▸Title 4 — BUSINESS TAX
Overview- 4.02 — DEFINITIONS
- 4.04 — BUSINESS TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 4.06 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 4.08 — APPORTIONMENT OF TAX
- Chapter 4.10 — PAYMENT OF TAX AND ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATE
- 4.12 — ENFORCEMENT
- 4.14 — EXEMPTIONS
- 4.16 — BUSINESS TAX CATEGORIES
- Chapter 4.18 — BUSINESS TAX RATES
- 4.20 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS REGULATION
Overview- Chapter 5.03 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.05 — REGULATION OF DISCHARGES OF FATS, OILS AND GREASE FROM FOOD FACILITIES
- 5.20 — BUSINESS PERMITS
- Chapter 5.36 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
- Chapter 5.38 — FORTUNETELLING
- Chapter 5.40 — SOLICITATION
- Chapter 5.44 — TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 5.45 — ENTERTAINMENT
- 5.46 — FILMING
- 5.48 — ADULT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.50 — REGULATION OF SIDEWALK VENDORS
- Chapter 5.52 — SHARED MOBILITY PROGRAM
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.02 — PUBLIC HEALTH
- Chapter 8.04 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 8.08 — GARBAGE AND SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 8.12 — WEEDS AND RUBBISH
- Chapter 8.16 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.17 — REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES
- Chapter 8.18 — SMOKING AND VAPING PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAZAS, AND IN OR NEAR RESTAU…
- 8.21 — STREET SWEEPING
- Chapter 8.22 — MAINTENANCE OF COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
- 8.24 — LEAF BLOWERS
- Chapter 8.28 — STORMWATER AND RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
- 8.30 — WATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 8.32 — MULTIFAMILY RENTAL DWELLING COMPLEXES
- 8.34 — JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS
- 8.35 — PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT IN RENTAL HOUSING
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Overview- Division VI — Consumer Protection
- Chapter 9.20 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 9.23 — DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC
- Chapter 9.25 — URINATION AND DEFECATION IN PUBLIC
- Chapter 9.28 — FIREWORKS PROHIBITED
- Chapter 9.30 — CAMPING, LODGING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.32 — RADIO INTERFERENCE
- Chapter 9.35 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9.48 — TRESPASSING
- Chapter 9.50 — USE OF CITY OWNED OR CITY OPERATED PARKING STRUCTURE(S)
- Chapter 9.52 — INTERFERING WITH FLOOD CONTROL
- Chapter 9.56 — TAMPERING WITH FIRE HYDRANTS
- Chapter 9.57 — OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES
- Chapter 9.68 — SOLICITING PERSONAL INJURY VICTIMS
- Chapter 9.72 — MARIJUANA USES
- Chapter 9.80 — CURFEW
- Chapter 9.82 — SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 9.92 — DISCHARGING OF WEAPONS
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.12 — REGULATIONS REQUIRING STATE APPROVAL
- Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.12 — REGULATIONS REQUIRING STATE APPROVAL
- 10.16 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.20 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- 10.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.28 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.36 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.40 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.44 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 10.48 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
- Chapter 10.52 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
- Chapter 10.56 — HEAVY OR OVERSIZE VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.60 — BICYCLES AND BICYCLE WAYS
- Chapter 10.64 — TRAINS
- 10.68 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONES
- Chapter 10.69 — CLAREMONT HILLSIDES WILDERNESS PARK AND THOMPSON CREEK TRAIL REGULATED PARKING…
▸Title 11 — PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES
Overview- 11.06 — RESERVATIONS AND PERMITS FOR GROUP EVENTS IN PARKS
- Chapter 11.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 11.02 — PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.04 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PARKS
- Chapter 11.06 — RESERVATIONS AND PERMITS FOR GROUP EVENTS IN PARKS
- Chapter 11.08 — LA PUERTA SPORTS PARK
- Chapter 11.10 — CLAREMONT HILLSIDES WILDERNESS PARK
▸Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Chapter 12.28 — NEWSRACKS
- Chapter 12.04 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 12.12 — UTILITY PIPELINE INSTALLATION
- Chapter 12.16 — DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12.20 — HOUSE NUMBERING
- Chapter 12.24 — PARKWAYS
- Chapter 12.26 — CITY TREES
- 12.28 — NEWSRACKS
- Chapter 12.30 — SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER SKATES
- Chapter 12.32 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.36 — STREET SWEEPING
- Chapter 12.42 — SPECIAL EVENTS
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.02 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — BUILDING SECURITY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.07 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — FIRE PREVENTION
- Chapter 15.22 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.23 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
- Chapter 15.28 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.30 — WORK/LIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 15.32 — TRAILERS AND TRAILER COACHES
- Chapter 15.36 — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND RESERVOIRS
- Chapter 15.40 — WATER WELL STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.42 — CROSS-LOT DRAINAGE
▸Chapter 15.46 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 15.50 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM EXPEDITED REVIEW PROCESS
- Chapter 15.54 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS
▸Title 16 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 16.000 — TITLE, INTENT AND ZONING DISTRICTS CREATED
- Chapter 16.066 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.093 — DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.094 — DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR BANKS AND PHARMACIES
- Chapter 16.096 — MINI-STORAGE/WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.100 — ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.151 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
- Chapter 16.154 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.300 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Chapter 16.301 — BUILDING CONSERVATION/ DEMOLITION
- Chapter 16.333 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- 16.412 — ANNEXED AREAS
- Chapter 16.000 — TITLE, INTENT AND ZONING DISTRICTS CREATED
- Chapter 16.001 — RS SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.004 — HC HISTORICAL CLAREMONT DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.007 — RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.010 — H HILLSIDE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.013 — RM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.014 — HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITE OVERLAY
- Chapter 16.015 — ADU-READY RS 10,000 OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.016 — EQ EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.019 — AV ARBOL VERDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.033 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 16.036 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 16.040 — MU MIXED USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.051 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.054 — B/IP BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.060 — CV CLAREMONT VILLAGE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.063 — CVO CLAREMONT VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.066 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.069 — I INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.072 — P/RC PARK/RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.075 — WP WILDERNESS PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.078 — P PUBLIC DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.081 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.087 — AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
- Chapter 16.090 — INCIDENTAL OUTDOOR USES
- Chapter 16.093 — DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.094 — DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR BANKS AND PHARMACIES
- Chapter 16.096 — MINI-STORAGE/WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.097 — ADULT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 16.098 — BODY ART
- Chapter 16.099 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 16.100 — ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.101 — HOTELS/MOTELS
- Chapter 16.103 — COMMERCIAL USE OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
- Chapter 16.110 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 16.130 — SETBACKS, YARD LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, HEIGHTS OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 16.131 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.133 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, FENCES, AND RECREATION COURTS
- Chapter 16.136 — PARKING, LOADING, AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MEASURES
- Chapter 16.139 — DEDICATION AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.142 — VISUAL SCREENING
- Chapter 16.145 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 16.148 — PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
- Chapter 16.151 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
- Chapter 16.154 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.157 — GARAGE SALES OR OCCASIONAL SALES
- Chapter 16.200 — TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.203 — FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND SERVICES
- Chapter 16.206 — OTHER PUBLIC FACILITY IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.209 — FEE ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
- Chapter 16.300 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Chapter 16.301 — BUILDING CONSERVATION/DEMOLITION
- Chapter 16.302 — CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
- Chapter 16.303 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 16.306 — SPECIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 16.309 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 16.312 — MINOR EXCEPTION PERMITS
- Chapter 16.315 — ZONE CHANGES AND CODE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 16.318 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 16.321 — APPEALS AND COUNCIL REVIEW
- Chapter 16.324 — COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 16.327 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
- Chapter 16.330 — SPECIAL OUTDOOR USE PERMITS
- Chapter 16.333 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 16.336 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 16.339 — FINDING OF SIMILAR USE
- Chapter 16.400 — NONCONFORMITIES
- Chapter 16.403 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 16.406 — VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.409 — ZONING MAP ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 16.412 — ANNEXED AREAS
- Chapter 16.415 — SEVERABILITY
- Chapter 16.900 — GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS
▸Title 17 — SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Overview- Chapter 17.000 — SUBDIVISION TITLE AND PURPOSE
- Chapter 17.165 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.000 — SUBDIVISION TITLE AND PURPOSE
- Chapter 17.010 — TENTATIVE MAP PREPARATION
- 17.013 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN
- Chapter 17.016 — REQUIRED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.050 — TENTATIVE MAP REVIEW AND TIME PERIODS
- Chapter 17.053 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.056 — EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.059 — AMENDMENTS TO APPROVED TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.062 — ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE RECORDED
- Chapter 17.100 — RENTAL HOUSING CONVERSION
- Chapter 17.150 — GENERAL DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.153 — RESERVATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.156 — SCHOOL SITES AND FEES
- Chapter 17.159 — PARK REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.162 — STORM DRAINAGE FEES
- Chapter 17.165 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.168 — GENERAL FEES AND DEPOSITS
- Chapter 17.200 — APPLICATION FOR FINAL MAP APPROVAL
- Chapter 17.203 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS
- Chapter 17.206 — FINAL MAP REVIEW AND RECORDATION
- Chapter 17.209 — DEDICATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND SURVEY REQUIREMENT
- Chapter 17.212 — COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.250 — VOLUNTARY MERGER AND CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
- Chapter 17.253 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 17.256 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 17.259 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 17.261 — WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENT (66428)
▸Title 18 — SIGNS
Overview- Chapter 18.001 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 18.020 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.025 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.000 — TITLE AND INTENT
- Chapter 18.001 — ADMINISTRATION
- 18.005 — GENERAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.010 — PROHIBITED FORM OF SIGNS
- Chapter 18.015 — SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL DISTRICTS WITHOUT SIGN PERMITS
- Chapter 18.020 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.025 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.030 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN SPECIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.035 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIC USES
- Chapter 18.900 — GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS
- Title SR — STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- Title OL — ORDINANCE LIST