Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Colusa Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Colusa, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 45 chapters · 1,170 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Colusa
Contents
- THE CODE OF THE CITY OF COLUSA, CALIFORNIA
- ADOPTION OF CODE ORDINANCE NO. 257
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
- Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS.
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION.
Overview- Article I — In General.
- Article II — City Manager.
- Article III — Planning Commission.
- Article IV — City Attorney.
- Article V — Care and Disposition of Unclaimed Property.
- Article VI — Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Article VII — Conflict of Interest Code.
- Article VIII — Tree Commission.
- Article IX — Historic Preservation Commission.
- Article X — Reserved.
▸Chapter 4 — ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE.
▸Chapter 5 — BICYCLES.
▸Chapter 6 — BUILDING REGULATIONS.
Overview- Article I — In General.
- Article II — California Building Standards Code.
- Article III — California Building Standards Code, Part 4 (CMC).
- Article IV — California Building Standards Code, Part 3 (CEC).
- Article V — California Building Standards Code, Part 5.
- Article VI — Installation of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
- Article VII — Housing Code.
- Article VIII — Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.
- Article IX — Sign Code.
- Article X — Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.
- Article XI — Administrative Code.
- Article XII — Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Process
- Chapter 7 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES.
▸Chapter 7A — COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
- Chapter 7B — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.
▸Chapter 8 — FINANCE AND TAXATION.
Overview- Article I — In General.
- Article II — Finance Department.
- Article III — Sales and Use Tax.
- Article IV — Documentary Stamp Tax.
- Article V — Emergency Response; Recovery of Costs.
- Article VI — Hazardous Substances; Recovery of Costs.
- Article VII — Transient Occupancy Tax.
- Article VIII — Transactions and Use Tax.
- Chapter 9A — FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.
- Chapter 9B — ALCOHOL SALES—PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY.
- Chapter 10 — LICENSES.
- Chapter 10A — FILMING.
▸Chapter 11 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
Overview- Article 1 — Definitions.
- Article 2 — General Provisions.
- Article 3 — Traffic Control Devices.
- Article 3.5 — Unauthorized Handbills.
- Article 4 — Stop and Yield Right-of-Way Intersections.
- Article 5 — Turning Movements.
- Article 6 — Miscellaneous Driving Regulations.
- Article 7 — Pedestrians.
- Article 8 — Vehicle Parking Regulations.
- Article 9 — Civil Penalties and Enforcement of Parking Violations.
- Article 10 — Loading and Unloading.
- Article 11 — Truck Routes.
- Article 12 — Golf Carts.
- Article 13 — Electric Carts on Sidewalks.
- Chapter 11A — NOISE REGULATIONS.
▸Chapter 11B — PUBLIC SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE.
- Chapter 12 — OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS.
- Chapter 12A — GRAFFITI.
- Chapter 12B — NUISANCES.
- Chapter 12C — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS.
- Chapter 12D — CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
- Chapter 12E — PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION.
- Chapter 12F — CANNABIS BUSINESSES REGULATORY PERMIT.
▸Chapter 13 — PURCHASING, CONTRACTS AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
Overview- Article I — In General.
- Article II — Contract Authority.
- Article III — Professional Services.
- Article IV — Purchasing Commodities, Equipment and General Services.
- Article V — Public Works Projects.
- Article VI — Acquisition and Disposition of Interests in Real Property.
- Article VII — Surplus Commodities and Equipment.
▸Chapter 14 — REFUSE AND GARBAGE.
- Chapter 15 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
- Chapter 16 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
- Chapter 16A — SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR DEVICES.
▸Chapter 16B — CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK.
▸Chapter 17 — MAP FILING AND PROCESSING.
- Chapter 17A — TAXICABS.
- Chapter 18 — TRAILERS AND TRAILER COURTS.
- Chapter 19 — TREES AND SHRUBS.
- Chapter 19A — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS.
- Chapter 20 — WATER.
- Chapter 21 — WRECKED, JUNKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES.
- Chapter 22 — CONDOMINIUMS, TOWN HOUSES, STOCK COOPERATIVES AND COMMUNITY APARTMENTS.
▸APPENDIX A. - ZONING.
Overview- Article 1 — Findings and Adoption of Zoning (District) Plan.
- Article 2 — Designation of Districts.
- Article 3 — Establishment of Districts.
- Article 4 — Definitions.
- Article 5 — R-1 Single Family Residence District—Regulations.
- Article 6 — R-2 Two Family Residence District—Regulations.
- Article 7 — R-3 Neighborhood Apartment District—Regulations.
- Article 8 — R-4 General Apartment District—Regulations.
- Article 9 — C-N Neighborhood Business District—Regulations.
- Article 10 — C-G General Commercial District—Regulations.
- Article 11 — C-H Highway Service Commercial District—Regulations.
- Article 12 — M-1 Light Industrial District—Regulations.
- Article 13 — M-2 General Industrial District—Regulations.
- Article 14 — M-L Limited Manufacturing District—Regulations.
- Article 15 — P-D Planned Development District—Regulations.
- Article 16 — P-F Public Facilities District—Regulations.
- Article 17 — O-S Open Space District—Regulations.
- Article 18 — F-W Floodway District—Regulations.
- Article 19 — "A" Agricultural Combining Districts—Regulations.
- Article 20 — "B" Special Building Site Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 21 — "CD" Special Civic District Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 21.5 — Cannabis Regulations.
- Article 22 — "F" Special Highway Frontage Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 23 — "FP" Special Floodplain Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 24 — "H" Special Height Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 25 — "P" Special Parking Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 26 — "O" Special Divided Ownership—Regulations.
- Article 27 — "A-O" Special Adult-Oriented Combining District—Regulations.
- Article 28 — Fire Zones.
- Article 29 — Off-Street Parking Requirements.
- Article 30 — Landmark and Historic Preservation.
- Article 31 — Outdoor Advertising and Sign Regulations.
- Article 32 — General Provisions and Exceptions.
- Article 33 — Use Permits.
- Article 34 — Variances.
- Article 35 — Nonconforming Uses.
- Article 36 — Amendments, Alterations, Changes in Districts.
- Article 37 — Enforcement, Legal Procedure, Penalties.
- Article 38 — Repealing.
- Article 39 — Floodplain Management.
- Article 40 — Dedication of Lands for Park and Recreational Purposes.
- Article 41 — Density Bonus.
- Article 41.5 — By Right Housing Projects.
- Article 42 — High Density Housing Combining District.
- Article 43 — Reasonable Accommodations.
- Article 44 — "M-U-B" Bridge Street Mixed-Use District—Regulations.
- Article 47 — "M-U-R" Residential Mixed-Use District—Regulations.
- Article 48 — Mixed Use Districts Table.
- Article 49 — Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST