Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Cloverdale Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Cloverdale, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 17 titles · 1,991 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Cloverdale
Contents
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.08 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 1.10 — CODE ENFORCEMENT—GENERALLY
- Chapter 1.11 — PROPERTY INSPECTIONS AND ABATEMENT
- Chapter 1.12 — CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 1.13 — VIOLATIONS ENFORCED BY CIVIL ACTION
- Chapter 1.14 — ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 1.15 — SUPPLEMENTARY ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 1.18 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 1.20 — ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE AND ORDER TO ABATE
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.03 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.06 — CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.12 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Chapter 2.20 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING
- Chapter 2.24 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.28 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.32 — PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.36 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.44 — DISASTER COUNCIL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.48 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — WARRANTS, CHECKS AND CONTRACTS
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.12 — PUBLIC PROJECTS CONTRACTS
- Chapter 3.16 — TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION
- Chapter 3.20 — SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS
- Chapter 3.24 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.30 — PEG FEES
- Chapter 3.32 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.36 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.40 — UTILITY USERS' TAX
- Chapter 3.44 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.46 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 3.48 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.50 — 2024 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Title 5 — Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.08 — AUCTIONS
- Chapter 5.12 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.20 — DANCEHALLS
- Chapter 5.24 — MASSAGE THERAPY AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.28 — MECHANICAL PLAY DEVICES
- Chapter 5.32 — OUTDOOR SALES AND MARKETING
- Chapter 5.36 — RENT CONTROL IN MOBILE HOME PARKS
- Chapter 5.40 — TAXICABS AND OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
- Chapter 5.50 — TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
▸Title 6 — Animals
▸Title 8 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 8.02 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.04 — FOOD-HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 8.08 — SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 8.12 — COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND PROCESSING OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES AND ORGANIC WA…
- Chapter 8.14 — POLYSTYRENE
- Chapter 8.16 — WEED ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.20 — OBSTRUCTION OF WATERCOURSES
- Chapter 8.24 — ABANDONED AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.30 — SKATEBOARDS AND OTHER SKATING AND RIDING DEVICES
- Chapter 8.34 — ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 8.38 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.40 — VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REGULATIONS
▸Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Overview- Chapter 9.04 — BLOCKING FREE PASSAGE OF PERSONS OR VEHICLES
▸Chapter 9.08 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 9.12 — PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION
- Chapter 9.16 — DUMPING AND BURNING WASTE MATERIALS
- Chapter 9.20 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 9.24 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.28 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 9.32 — SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.35 — PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND WILDFIRE RISK AREAS
- Chapter 9.40 — NITROUS OXIDE
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.16 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
▸Chapter 10.24 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.28 — PARKING
- Chapter 10.32 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 10.36 — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.40 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.44 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.48 — TRUCKS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.52 — TRAINS
- Chapter 10.54 — TRIP REDUCTION
▸Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
▸Title 13 — Public Services
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — WATER SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.05 — CONSERVATION OF WATER SUPPLY
- Chapter 13.08 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
- Chapter 13.12 — SEWER SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.16 — SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
▸Chapter 13.20 — WATER AND SEWER USER AND CONNECTION FEES
▸Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 15.00 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 15.03 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.07 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.09 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.11 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.13 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
▸Chapter 15.14 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.17 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 15.24 — MANUFACTURED HOMES
- Chapter 15.28 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
- Chapter 15.30 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
- Chapter 15.32 — SOLID FUEL SPACE HEATING DEVICES
- Chapter 15.35 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
- Chapter 15.36 — PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 15.37 — TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY AND ANTENNA CRITERIA
- Chapter 15.38 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFT…
- Chapter 15.39 — EXPEDITED STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
- Chapter 15.40 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
▸Title 16 — Environment
▸Title 17 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — GENERAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.16 — STREET DESIGN
- Chapter 17.20 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.24 — EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 17.25 — BENEFIT DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.28 — STANDARD OR MINOR SUBDIVISION ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.32 — CONDOMINIUMS
- Chapter 17.36 — STANDARD SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE—TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.40 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.44 — FINAL MAP
▸Chapter 17.48 — MINOR SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.52 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS (LLA)
- Chapter 17.56 — MERGER OF PARCELS
- Chapter 17.60 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 17.64 — EXCEPTIONS, ALTERNATES AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.68 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
▸Title 17A — Development Fees
Overview- Chapter 17A.04 — CLOVERDALE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 17A.08 — CLOVERDALE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 17A.12 — CLOVERDALE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 17A.16 — CLOVERDALE PARK LAND ACQUISITION FEE (NON-QUIMBY ACT)
- Chapter 17A.20 — PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION FEE
- Chapter 17A.24 — CLOVERDALE TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 17A.28 — CLOVERDALE STORM DRAIN FEE
- Chapter 17A.32 — CLOVERDALE WATER CAPACITY FEE
- Chapter 17A.36 — CLOVERDALE WASTEWATER CAPACITY FEE
- Chapter 17A.40 — CLOVERDALE DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FEE
▸Title 18 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 18.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.02 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18.03 — LAND USE PERMITS AND APPROVALS
- Chapter 18.04 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.05 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.06 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.07 — PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL (PI) ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.08 — SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
▸Chapter 18.09 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.10 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.11 — PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.12 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.13 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUSES
- Chapter 18.14 — ZONING CODE DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.15 — CANNABIS
- Chapter 18.17 — TREE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 18.20 — RIGHT TO INDUSTRY ORDINANCE
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table