Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Cudahy Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Cudahy, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Contents
- 14 titles · 1,387 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Cudahy
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.04 — ADOPTION OF THE CODE
- Chapter 1.08 — RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 1.12 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 1.16 — DIVISIONS OF THE CODE
- Chapter 1.20 — SEVERABILITY
- Chapter 1.24 — COUNTY CONTRACTS
- Chapter 1.28 — NOTICES AND FILINGS
- Chapter 1.32 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CHALLENGING THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND QUASI-JUDICIAL AC…
- Chapter 1.36 — PENALTY PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.40 — ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND CITATIONS
- Chapter 1.44 — ELECTIONS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY OFFICES
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.16 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.20 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.24 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.28 — ACTS BY DEPUTIES
- Chapter 2.32 — CITY COMMISSIONERS
- Chapter 2.36 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
- Chapter 2.44 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.48 — PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.52 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — CITY FUNDS AND RECORDS
- Chapter 3.08 — AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
- Chapter 3.12 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.16 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.20 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.24 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.25 — CUDAHY TEMPORARY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.32 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.36 — UTILITY USER TAX
- Chapter 3.38 — TELECOMMUNICATION USERS’ TAX REDUCTION AND MODERNIZATION
- Chapter 3.40 — FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.44 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 3.50 — CANNABIS RETAILER TAX
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview▸Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX – PARTICULAR BUSINESSES
Overview- Article I — Fees
- Article II — Ambulances
- Article III — Private Patrol Systems
- Article IV — Secondhand Dealers
- Article V — Rental Property Managers
- Article VI — Motels and Hotels
- Article VII — Taxicab Operators
- Article VIII — Taxicab Drivers
- Article IX — Contractors
- Article X — Vending Machines
- Article XI — Video Games
- Article XII — Waste Collection and Hauling Franchises
- Article XIII — Fortune-Telling and Similar Practices
- Article XIV — Delivery by Vehicles
- Article XV — Outside Contractors
- Article XVI — Other Outside Businesses
- Article XVII — Oil Wells – License Fees
- Article XVIII — Casinos – Certain Gambling Games – Bingo
- Article XIX — Massage Establishments and Massage Technicians
- Article XX — Stress Relief Establishments and Stress Relief Therapists
- Article XXI — Aerosol Spray Paint and Dye – Sale, Distribution, and Possession
- Article XXII — Public Telephones
- Article XXIII — Sidewalk Vending
- Article XXIV — Wireless Digital Communications Franchises
- Article XXV — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Cultivation Facilities
- Article XXVI — Tobacco Retailers
▸Chapter 5.14 — JUST CAUSE TENANT PROTECTIONS
- Chapter 5.20 — CANNABIS PRODUCTION PERMITTING AND REGULATION
- Chapter 5.30 — CANNABIS RETAILERS
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — ADOPTION OF HEALTH CODE
- Chapter 8.08 — FIRE CODE
▸Chapter 8.12 — SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING SERVICES
Overview- Article I — Title – Findings – Intent
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Collection Agreement
- Article IV — Rates
- Article V — Vehicles
- Article VI — Exclusions
- Article VII — General Requirements
- Article VIII — Residential Collection and Recycling
- Article IX — Commercial/Industrial Collection
- Article X — Waivers
- Article XI — Edible Food Recovery
- Article XII — Hauler Requirements and Enforcement
- Chapter 8.20 — BATHHOUSES AND SIMILAR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 8.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.28 — CAPPING OF WELLS
- Chapter 8.32 — EXCAVATIONS, BODIES OF WATER
- Chapter 8.36 — VECTOR CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.40 — SECONDHAND SMOKE CONTROL
- Chapter 8.52 — FIREWORKS
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Overview▸Chapter 9.08 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Chapter 9.12 — GRAFFITI PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — PRE-SALE HOUSING INSPECTION
- Chapter 15.28 — HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
- Chapter 15.29 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.32 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.34 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.36 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.40 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 15.44 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
▸Title 16 — FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 16.04 — STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND METHODS
- Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.12 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.16 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 16.20 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- Chapter 16.24 — VARIANCE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 16.28 — ALLUVIAL FAN ADVISORY
- Chapter 16.32 — HIGHER STANDARDS RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
- Chapter 16.36 — SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
▸Title 19 — SUBDIVISIONS
▸Title 20 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 20.04 — G2016.GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 20.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 20.12 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
- Chapter 20.16 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 20.20 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 20.24 — PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND LOS ANGELES RIVER
- Chapter 20.28 — MIXED-USE ZONES
- Chapter 20.30 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
▸Chapter 20.32 — OVERLAY ZONES
▸Chapter 20.52 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
Overview- Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Businesses
- Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
- Part 3 — Amusement Arcades or Cyber Cafes/Computer Labs
- Part 4 — Child Day Care Facilities and Large Family Day Care Homes
- Part 5 — Condominiums
- Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
- Part 7 — Drive-Through Establishments
- Part 8 — Emergency Shelters and Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
- Part 9 — Hotels and Motels
- Part 10 — Housing Incentives
- Part 11 — Live/Work Units
- Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
- Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
- Part 14 — Service Stations
- Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
- Part 16 — Transitional Uses
- Part 17 — Urban Agriculture and Keeping of Animals
- Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
- Part 19 — Replacement Housing
- Part 20 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Chapter 20.56 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.60 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.64 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 20.68 — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT MEASURES
- Chapter 20.72 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 20.80 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES
▸Chapter 20.84 — PERMIT PROCEDURES
Overview- Part 1 — General Provisions
- Part 2 — Development Review Permits
- Part 3 — Zoning Clearance
- Part 4 — Temporary Use Permits
- Part 5 — Minor Deviation – Minor Conditional Use Permits (Alcohol), Conditional Use Permits, a…
- Part 6 — Planned Development Permit
- Part 7 — Specific Plans
- Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and Zoning Map
- Part 9 — Development Agreements
- Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
- Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
- Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
- Part 13 — Off-Menu Density Bonus Concession Permit
- Chapter 20.88 — DEFINITIONS