Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Daly City Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Daly City, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 20 titles · 2,184 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Daly City
Contents
- DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA - MUNICIPAL CODE
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.02 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.06 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.08 — TREASURER
- Chapter 2.09 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.10 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY ENGINEER
- Chapter 2.14 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.16 — ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.18 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.20 — RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.22 — PLANNING AGENCY
- Chapter 2.24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.26 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.30 — CITY OFFICIALS' BONDS
- Chapter 2.32 — VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- Chapter 2.34 — INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 2.36 — HOLIDAYS
- Chapter 2.40 — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
- Chapter 2.42 — SPECIAL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL MANPOWER PROGRAM
- Chapter 2.44 — TEMPORARY DISABILITY
- Chapter 2.48 — PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
- Chapter 2.50 — POST EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 2.52 — MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.56 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 2.58 — SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.60 — WOMEN'S COMMISSION
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
- Chapter 3.08 — RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
- Chapter 3.12 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.16 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN CITY POSSESSION
- Chapter 3.20 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.29 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.30 — TRANSACTION AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.32 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.36 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES FOR DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 3.40 — UTILITY USERS' TAX
- Chapter 3.44 — LATE PAYMENT PENALTY ON CITY FEES AND CHARGES
- Chapter 3.48 — INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview▸II. - SPECIFIC BUSINESSES
Overview- Chapter 5.32 — AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
- Chapter 5.36 — BINGO
- Chapter 5.37 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.38 — CLOSING-OUT SALES
- Chapter 5.39 — CABARETS
▸Chapter 5.40 — CABLE SYSTEM, OPEN VIDEO, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND FRANCHISES
Overview- Article I — General
- Article II — Franchise Terms and Conditions
- Article III — Franchise Applications and Renewal
- Article IV — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
- Article V — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirements
- Article VI — Construction Requirements
- Article VII — Technical Standards
- Article VIII — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
- Article IX — Records and Reports
- Article X — Review of System Performance
- Article XI — Franchise Violations
- Article XII — Force Majeure—Grantee's Inability to Perform
- Article XIII — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
- Article XIV — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
- Chapter 5.42 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.48 — CHRISTMAS TREE SALES
- Chapter 5.49 — DEBRIS BOX SERVICE
- Chapter 5.50 — ESCORT SERVICES
- Chapter 5.51 — FORTUNETELLING
- Chapter 5.52 — REGULATION OF MASSAGE SERVICES AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.53 — REGULATION OF TANNING SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.56 — AMUSEMENT DEVICES
- Chapter 5.60 — PRIVATE PATROLS
- Chapter 5.64 — PUBLIC DANCES
- Chapter 5.68 — SELF-SERVICE CAR WASHES
▸Chapter 5.72 — TAXICABS OR HANDICAPPED SERVING VANS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 5.84 — TAXICABS—RATES AND CHARGES
- Chapter 5.88 — VEHICLES USED FOR ADVERTISING OR VENDING
- Chapter 5.92 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 5.96 — ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
▸III. - CANNABIS BUSINESSES
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 8.08 — MILK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.12 — GARBAGE
- Chapter 8.14 — RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
▸Chapter 8.16 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.20 — ABANDONED REFRIGERATORS
- Chapter 8.24 — FIREWORKS PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.28 — FLAMMABLE BALLOONS
▸Chapter 8.32 — ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTERING
Overview- Article I — Findings and Purpose
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Littering and Illegal Dumping as Unlawful and Public Nuisances
- Article IV — Administrative, Civil, and Criminal Liabilities and Penalties
- Article V — Special Liabilities and Responsibilities
- Article VI — Community Service
- Article VII — Miscellaneous Sections
- Chapter 8.34 — HANDBILLS
- Chapter 8.36 — REGULATION OF SMOKING
- Chapter 8.44 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 8.50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 8.54 — TOBACCO RETAILER PERMIT
- Chapter 8.58 — SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.62 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.64 — REGULATING THE USE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Chapter 8.68 — REUSABLE BAGS
- Chapter 8.72 — ESTABLISHING HEALTHY DEFAULT BEVERAGES OFFERED WITH CHILDREN'S MEALS
- Chapter 8.76 — MINIMUM WAGE
- Chapter 8.80 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Overview▸I. - Offenses By or Against Public Officers and Government
▸II. - Offenses Against the Person
▸VII. - Offenses By or Against Minors
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.12 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES AND MARKINGS
- Chapter 10.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.24 — ONE-WAY STREETS
- Chapter 10.26 — INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINAL ROUTES
- Chapter 10.28 — SPECIAL STOPS, YIELD SIGNS
- Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.36 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 10.40 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
- Chapter 10.44 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 10.48 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.52 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.56 — LOADING ZONES, TAXI STANDS
- Chapter 10.60 — LOAD LIMITS
- Chapter 10.64 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.68 — RAILROADS
- Chapter 10.72 — PARADES
- Chapter 10.76 — VEHICLES USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION
- Chapter 10.80 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (TSM) PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.84 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — STREET OBSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 12.12 — SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
- Chapter 12.16 — SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 12.20 — TELEPHONE BOOTHS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 12.24 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 12.28 — SIGHT OBSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12.32 — HOUSE NUMBERING
- Chapter 12.36 — PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
- Chapter 12.40 — URBAN FORESTRY
▸Title 14 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.00 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.08 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.14 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.22 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.26 — RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.28 — MOVING OR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.32 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.33 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.40 — MOBILE HOMES (MANUFACTURED HOUSING)
- Chapter 15.44 — RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS REPORT
- Chapter 15.46 — FIRE WARNING SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.50 — REGULATION OF SIGNAL RECEIVING OR TRANSMITTING ANTENNAS
- Chapter 15.54 — MOBILEHOME PARK INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 15.60 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.62 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
- Chapter 15.64 — RECYCLING AND DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
- Chapter 15.65 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.66 — INDOOR WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 15.70 — MANAGEMENT OF PCBs DURING BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECTS
- Chapter 15.80 — ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 16.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.08 — ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.12 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.16 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.18 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.20 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 16.24 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.28 — DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 16.30 — PARKLAND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 16.32 — UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.36 — MODIFICATIONS
▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.07 — MHP MOBILEHOME PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.08 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.09 — R-1/A SINGLE-FAMILY/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.10 — R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.11 — R-2/A TWO-FAMILY/DESIGN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.12 — R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.13 — BRM BART MULTIPLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.14 — R-4 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.15 — BC BART COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.16 — C-O OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.17 — BOC BART OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.18 — C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.20 — C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.21 — SC SULLIVAN CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.22 — M INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.23 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.24 — CEM DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.25 — OSR OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.26 — S-1 DESIGN REVIEW COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.27 — RP RESOURCE PROTECTION COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.28 — P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.29 — B BART STATION AREA COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.30 — I-D INTERIM DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.31 — PRE-PD PREPLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.32 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.34 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.35 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.36 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 17.37 — CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 17.38 — LOT SIZE AND OPEN SPACE
- Chapter 17.39 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.40 — MISCELLANEOUS USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.41 — WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 17.42 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.43 — STANDARDS FOR FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
- Chapter 17.44 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.45 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.46 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.47 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 17.48 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.49 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.50 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
- Chapter 17.52 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 17.54 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.56 — CC-COMMERCIAL CANNABIS COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.58 — C-MU—COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.60 — AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN CONSISTENCY
- STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
- DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCES TABLE
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE