Municipal code
Colfax Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Colfax, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 13 titles · 1,478 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Colfax
Contents
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.13 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.20 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.24 — OFFICER BONDS AND SALARIES
- Chapter 2.28 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.32 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.36 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.44 — CODE OF ETHICS
- Chapter 2.48 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.52 — PEACE OFFICER TRAINING
- Chapter 2.56 — INSPECTION OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
- Chapter 2.60 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL VENDORS IN CONTRACTING FOR EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS
- Chapter 3.08 — TRANSFER OF CITY FUNCTIONS TO COUNTY
- Chapter 3.12 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — ANNEXATION FEES
- Chapter 3.32 — LANDFILL EQUITY BUY-IN FEES
- Chapter 3.36 — RECREATIONAL FACILITY FEES
- Chapter 3.40 — FINANCING OF INTERIM SCHOOL FACILITIES
- Chapter 3.44 — FAIR SHARE PAYMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 3.48 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.52 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.56 — MITIGATION IMPACT FEES
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
▸Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS LICENSE FEES AND SCHEDULES
- Chapter 5.12 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.14 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 5.16 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM
- Chapter 5.20 — CARD ROOMS
- Chapter 5.24 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
- Chapter 5.28 — TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 5.32 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 8.08 — LITTER
- Chapter 8.12 — MUNICIPAL DUMP
- Chapter 8.20 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
- Chapter 8.24 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 8.28 — NOISE STANDARDS
- Chapter 8.30 — PROHIBITING SMOKING WITHIN DESIGNATED AREAS
- Chapter 8.32 — HAZARDOUS VEGETATION ABATEMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE
- Chapter 8.34 — SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAMS
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.08 — ONE-WAY STREETS
- Chapter 10.12 — ARTERIAL STREETS
- Chapter 10.16 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.20 — OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZE VEHICLE LOADS
▸Chapter 10.24 — BICYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS
- Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS RULES
- Chapter 10.32 — ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
- Chapter 10.36 — PARKING CITATION BAIL SCHEDULE
- Chapter 10.40 — TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview▸Chapter 13.08 — SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Connection Permits and Charges
- Article III — Sewer Service Charges
- Article IV — User Classification
- Article V — Sewer Service Charges— Collection Procedures
- Article VI — Collection of Sewer Fees with Property Taxes
- Article VII — Sewer Construction and Sewer Use
- Article VIII — Industrial Users
- Article IX — Private Sewer Laterals
- Article X — Fats, Oils and Grease
- Chapter 13.12 — WELLS
- Chapter 13.16 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY FACILITIES
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — COLFAX BUILDING CODE
▸Chapter 15.12 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 15.20 — DEMOLITION REVIEW AND PERMIT PROCESS
▸Chapter 15.30 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Overview- Article I — Purpose and Definitions
- Article II — General Grading Requirements
- Article III — General Requirements for a Grading Permit
- Article IV — Permit Application Procedures
- Article V — Plans and Specifications
- Article VI — Design Standards
- Article VII — Permit Requirements
- Article VIII — Requirements for Permit Finaling
- Article IX — Improvement Security
- Article X — Enforcement
- Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 15.40 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview▸Chapter 16.04 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.08 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.12 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.16 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.20 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAPS
- Chapter 16.24 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 16.28 — CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY APARTMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 16.32 — DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
▸Chapter 16.36 — FEES AND REIMBURSEMENTS
- Chapter 16.40 — SOILS REPORTS
- Chapter 16.44 — SURVEYS AND MONUMENTS
- Chapter 16.48 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.52 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 16.56 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.60 — WATER SUPPLY AND FIRE PROTECTION
- Chapter 16.64 — SANITARY SEWERS
- Chapter 16.68 — STORM DRAINAGE
- Chapter 16.76 — LOT DESIGN
- Chapter 16.80 — SOLAR ENERGY
- Chapter 16.84 — MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — INTERPRETATIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.16 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.20 — ZONING MAP
- Chapter 17.24 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 17.28 — ZONING CLEARANCE CERTIFICATION
- Chapter 17.32 — PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.36 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.40 — PUBLIC REVIEW PROVISIONS AND APPROVAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.44 — APPEALS
- Chapter 17.48 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.52 — ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.56 — REVOCATION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.60 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.64 — USE TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.68 — OPEN SPACE AND CIVIC DISTRICT ZONES
- Chapter 17.72 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.74 — MIXED USE ZONES
- Chapter 17.76 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.80 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.84 — OVERLAY AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
- Chapter 17.88 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.92 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.96 — ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.100 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.104 — DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER INCENTIVES
- Chapter 17.108 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.110 — TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
- Chapter 17.112 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.116 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Chapter 17.120 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.122 — CALIFORNIA STATE-MANDATED WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.123 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 17.124 — SPECIAL AREA AND SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.128 — ADULT (SEX)-ORIENTED ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.132 — ANTENNAS AND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.136 — BUS DEPOTS
- Chapter 17.140 — EMERGENCY SHELTER
- Chapter 17.144 — FOOD SERVICE FACILITY
- Chapter 17.148 — FOOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
- Chapter 17.152 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 17.156 — LARGE AMUSEMENT COMPLEXES
- Chapter 17.160 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE
- Chapter 17.162 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
- Chapter 17.163 — MINERAL EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING
- Chapter 17.164 — NIGHTCLUBS
- Chapter 17.168 — OPEN-AIR VENDING FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.172 — OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING
- Chapter 17.176 — SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.180 — POWER GENERATING FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.184 — RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTERS
- Chapter 17.188 — RELOCATION OF DWELLINGS (SINGLE- OR TWO-FAMILY)
- Chapter 17.192 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Chapter 17.196 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.200 — SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS
- Chapter 17.204 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 17.208 — USED GOODS COLLECTION CENTERS