Municipal code
Contra Costa County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Contra Costa County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 11 titles · 3,393 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Contra Costa County
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview▸Division 16 — CONSTRUING PROVISIONS
▸Division 18 — MISCELLANEOUS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview▸Division 22 — GENERAL
▸Division 24 — OFFICERS
Overview- Chapter 24-2 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 24-4 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 24-6 — CLERK—RECORDER
- Chapter 24-8 — AUDITOR—CONTROLLER
- Chapter 24-10 — TREASURER—TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 24-12 — COUNTY COUNSEL
- Chapter 24-14 — PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 24-16 — PUBLIC DEFENDER
- Chapter 24-18 — COUNTY HEARING OFFICER
- Chapter 24-20 — SHERIFF—CORONER
- Chapter 24-22 — PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 24-24 — AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
- Chapter 24-26 — COMPENSATION
- Chapter 24-28 — CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 24-30 — DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
▸Division 25 — BETTER GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
▸Division 28 — COURTS, JURORS, LAW LIBRARY
▸Division 29 — SHERIFF'S OFFICE
▸Title 3 — PERSONNEL
Overview▸Division 30 — MISCELLANEOUS AUTHORITIES
▸Division 33 — MERIT SYSTEM
▸Division 36 — COMPENSATION
▸Division 38 — RETIREMENT
▸Title 4 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview▸Division 44 — DANGEROUS MATERIALS
▸Division 46 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 46-2 — TRAFFIC ORDERS
- Chapter 46-4 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 46-6 — NONVEHICULAR ACTIVITIES IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 46-8 — ROADSIDE SELLING
- Chapter 46-10 — PREFERENTIAL PARKING PRIVILEGES
- Chapter 46-12 — SKATEBOARD AND TOY VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 46-14 — PRIVATE OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
▸Division 48 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Overview- Chapter 48-2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 48-4 — LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCY
- Chapter 48-6 — AMBULANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 48-8 — CERTIFICATES OF OPERATION AND PERMITS
- Chapter 48-10 — VEHICLE COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 48-12 — PREHOSPITAL PERSONNEL
- Chapter 48-14 — DISPATCH
- Chapter 48-16 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 48-18 — SPECIAL EVENT MEDICAL STANDBY SERVICES
- Chapter 48-20 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
▸Division 410 — VESSELS AND WATER SAFETY
▸Division 413 — PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES AND FEES
Overview▸Chapter 413-3 — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMITS AND FEES
▸Division 414 — WATERWAYS AND WATER SUPPLY
▸Division 416 — ANIMALS
Overview- Chapter 416-2 — DEFINITIONS
▸Chapter 416-4 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 416-6 — INDIVIDUAL LICENSES
- Chapter 416-8 — IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 416-10 — RABIES CONTROL
- Chapter 416-11 — WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS
▸Chapter 416-12 — MISCELLANEOUS
- Chapter 416-14 — RAT CONTROL AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 416-16 — MINK RAISING
- Chapter 416-18 — DANGEROUS ANIMALS
▸Division 417 — RODEOS
▸Division 418 — REFUSE
Overview- Chapter 418-2 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION
- Chapter 418-3 — COMMERCIAL NONFRANCHISE SOLID WASTE HAULERS
- Chapter 418-4 — DISPOSAL SITES
- Chapter 418-5 — FRANCHISES FOR SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
- Chapter 418-6 — MANDATORY SUBSCRIPTION
- Chapter 418-7 — FRANCHISES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND/OR RECYCLING
- Chapter 418-10 — RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDFILL DISPOSAL
- Chapter 418-12 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LITTER
- Chapter 418-16 — SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL
- Chapter 418-18 — ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY FOOD PACKAGING
- Chapter 418-20 — ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
▸Division 420 — SEWAGE
Overview- Chapter 420-2 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 420-4 — LINES AND PLANTS
▸Chapter 420-6 — SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
Overview- Article 420-6.2 — General Provisions
- Article 420-6.4 — Sewer Connection
- Article 420-6.6 — Enforcement
- Article 420-6.8 — Sewage Disposal Systems
- Article 420-6.10 — Sewage Collection Systems
- Article 420-6.12 — Abandonment
- Article 420-6.14 — Septic Tank-Chemical Toilet Cleaners
- Article 420-6.16 — Subdivision Maps
- Article 420-6.18 — Appeals
- Article 420-6.20 — Fees
▸Division 445 — SECONDHAND SMOKE AND TOBACCO PRODUCT CONTROL
▸Division 450 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTES
▸Division 460 — ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)
▸Title 5 — GENERAL WELFARE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview▸Division 51 — GENERAL
▸Division 54 — PUBLIC ORDER
Overview- Chapter 54-2 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 54-3 — SOCIAL HOST
- Chapter 54-4 — FALSE REPORTS
- Chapter 54-6 — INTOXICATION
- Chapter 54-8 — LABOR DISPUTES
- Chapter 54-10 — REWARDS
- Chapter 54-12 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 54-14 — OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINERS
- Chapter 54-16 — OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINERS IN PUBLIC AREAS
- Chapter 54-18 — LOITERING FOR PURPOSES OF DRUG-RELATED ACTIVITIES
▸Chapter 54-20 — SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS—SALE PROHIBITED
▸Division 55 — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
▸Division 56 — TRANSIENT BUSINESSES
▸Division 58 — CABLE SYSTEMS
▸Division 59 — VIDEO SERVICES
▸Division 512 — AGRICULTURE
▸Division 518 — OTHER BUSINESSES
▸Division 522 — WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
▸Division 524 — TIME-OF-SALE RESIDENTIAL WEATHERIZATION DISCLOSURE
▸Division 530 — ELECTION CAMPAIGN
▸Title 6 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview▸Division 61 — GENERAL
▸Division 64 — TAXES
Overview- Chapter 64-2 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 64-4 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 64-6 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 64-8 — MORAGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REAL PROPERTY TAX
- Chapter 64-10 — LICENSE TAX ON EXISTING HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
- Chapter 64-12 — OFFSITE MULTIUSER HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES TAX
- Chapter 64-14 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
▸Chapter 64-16 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
▸Chapter 64-18 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Division 620 — FEES AND CHARGES
▸Title 7 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview▸Division 74 — BUILDING CODE
▸Division 76 — ELECTRICAL CODE
Overview- Chapter 76-2 — ADOPTION
▸Chapter 76-4 — MODIFICATIONS
▸Division 78 — PLUMBING CODE
▸Division 710 — MECHANICAL CODE
▸Division 712 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
▸Division 714 — HOUSE MOVING
▸Division 722 — FIRE CODE
▸Title 8 — ZONING
Overview▸Division 82 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
Overview- 82-1 — 65/35 LAND PRESERVATION PLAN
- Chapter 82-2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 82-4 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 82-6 — LAND USE PERMITS
- Chapter 82-8 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 82-10 — LOTS
- Chapter 82-12 — SETBACKS
- Chapter 82-14 — YARDS
- Chapter 82-16 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 82-18 — SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS AT INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 82-20 — DOG KEEPING
- Chapter 82-22 — CHILD CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 82-24 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 82-26 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPES
- Chapter 82-30 — DUAL WATER SYSTEMS
- Chapter 82-32 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 82-34 — CABARETS
- Chapter 82-36 — SALE OF FIREARMS
- Chapter 82-40 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 82-44 — TEMPORARY EVENTS
- Chapter 82-46 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 82-48 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) FACILITIES
▸Chapter 82-52 — FARMWORKER HOUSING
▸Division 84 — LAND USE DISTRICTS
Overview- Chapter 84-2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 84-4 — R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-6 — R-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-8 — R-10 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-10 — R-12 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-12 — R-15 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-14 — R-20 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-16 — R-40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-18 — R-65 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-20 — R-100 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-22 — D-1 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-26 — M-29 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-28 — M-17 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-29 — M-12 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-30 — M-9 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-31 — M-6 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-32 — F-R FORESTRY RECREATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-34 — F-1 WATER RECREATIONAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-38 — A-2 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-40 — A-3 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-42 — A-4 AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-44 — O-1 LIMITED OFFICE DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-46 — A-O ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-48 — INTERCHANGE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-49 — C-B COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT A
- Chapter 84-50 — N-B NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-52 — R-B RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-54 — C GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-58 — L-I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-60 — W-3 CONTROLLED HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-62 — H-I HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-63 — LAND USE PERMITS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Chapter 84-64 — U UNRESTRICTED DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-68 — T-1 MOBILE HOME/MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
- § 84-70
- § 84-72
- § 84-74
▸Chapter 84-76 — FLOOD HAZARD (-FH) COMBINING DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-78 — BOAT STORAGE (-BS) COMBINING DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-79 — URBAN FARM ANIMAL EXCLUSION (-UE) COMBINING DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-80 — A-20 EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-82 — A-40 EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-84 — A-80 EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-86 — CANNABIS EXCLUSION (-CE) COMBINING DISTRICT
▸Chapter 84-88 — SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION (-SG) COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 84-90 — CROCKETT-CARQUINEZ FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
▸Chapter 84-92 — HE-C HOUSING ELEMENT CONSISTENCY DISTRICT
▸Division 86 — AIRPORTS
Overview▸Chapter 86-2 — AIRPORT ESTABLISHMENT
- Chapter 86-4 — AIRPORT ZONING
▸Division 88 — SPECIAL LAND USES
Overview- Chapter 88-2 — CEMETERIES
- Chapter 88-3 — WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 88-4 — JUNKYARDS
- Chapter 88-11 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 88-14 — OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION
- Chapter 88-16 — TAKE-OUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 88-18 — OFFSITE VESSEL ADVERTISING
- Chapter 88-22 — METEOROLOGICAL TOWERS
▸Chapter 88-24 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
▸Chapter 88-26 — TOBACCO RETAILING BUSINESSES
▸Chapter 88-28 — CANNABIS REGULATION
▸Chapter 88-30 — SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES
▸Chapter 88-32 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
▸Chapter 88-34 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION
- Chapter 88-36 — TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
▸Division 810 — AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION
Overview▸Chapter 810-2 — AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES
▸Chapter 810-4 — LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACTS
▸Division 814 — SLOPE AND HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
▸Division 818 — COMMUNITY FACILITY FEES
▸Division 822 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
▸Title 9 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview▸Division 912 — SURVEY MONUMENTS
▸Division 913 — BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
▸Division 916 — WATER AND SEWERS
▸Division 918 — FENCES
▸Division 924 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE BY MAP
▸Division 926 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
Overview- Chapter 926-2 — GENERAL
- Chapter 926-4 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 926-6 — CONVERSION STANDARDS
- Chapter 926-8 — APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 926-10 — TENANT NOTICE
- Chapter 926-12 — ASSOCIATION AND RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 926-16 — DISCOUNTS AND MOVING ASSISTANCE
- Chapter 926-18 — EVALUATIONS
- Chapter 926-20 — FINAL AND PARCEL MAP FILING
- Chapter 926-22 — EXCEPTIONS
▸Title 10 — PUBLIC WORKS AND FLOOD CONTROL
Overview▸Division 1004 — FRANCHISES IN COUNTY ROADS (Reserved for future legislation)
▸Division 1006 — ROAD DEDICATIONS AND SETBACKS
▸Division 1008 — UTILITIES
▸Division 1012 — COUNTY SERVICE AREA CHARGES
▸Division 1014 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Division 1016 — SIDEWALKS
▸Title 11 — INSTITUTIONS AND PROPERTY
Overview▸Division 1102 — PROBATION DEPARTMENT INSTITUTIONS
▸Division 1104 — SHERIFF'S INSTITUTIONS
▸Division 1108 — PURCHASING, LEASING AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
▸Division 1110 — COUNTY PARKS AND PROPERTY