Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Dana Point Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Dana Point, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 17 titles · 1,608 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Dana Point
Contents
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.05 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.06 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2.07 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.12 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 2.15 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.20 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
- Chapter 2.50 — JUDICIAL REVIEW, ADMINISTRATIVE MANDAMUS, STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 2.55 — HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE CITY
- Chapter 2.60 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
- Chapter 3.10 — COLLECTION OF DEBTS TO THE CITY
- Chapter 3.12 — PURCHASES
- Chapter 3.13 — INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 3.16 — DEMANDS AND CLAIMS
- Chapter 3.18 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.19 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.22 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.25 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
▸Title 5 — Business Regulations
Overview- Chapter 5.02 — REGULATION OF STREET VENDING ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 5.03 — REGULATION OF SIDEWALK VENDORS
- Chapter 5.08 — FIRE ALARMS, FALSE ALARMS
- Chapter 5.20 — MASSAGE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.30 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.32 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.36 — VIDEO FRANCHISE FEES, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OTHER VIDEO-RELATED MATTERS
- Chapter 5.38 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMITS
- Chapter 5.40 — CANNABIS-RELATED USES, COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES, DELIVERIES, AND CULTIVAT…
- Chapter 5.41 — PROHIBITION OF THE SALES AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM
- Chapter 5.42 — SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY AND ELIGIBLE FACILITY REQUEST REGULATIONS
▸Title 6 — Health and Sanitation
Overview- Chapter 6.03 — INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 6.10 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION
- Chapter 6.12 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
- Chapter 6.15 — LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE OF VACANT PROPERTY IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 6.16 — RESIDENTIAL HOUSING OCCUPANCY STANDARDS — OVERCROWDING
- Chapter 6.20 — REGULATION OF LEAF BLOWERS
- Chapter 6.30 — FOOD-HANDLING BUSINESSES
- Chapter 6.34 — HEALTH SERVICES FEES
- Chapter 6.40 — SMOKING REGULATED OR PROHIBITED
- Chapter 6.44 — TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 6.45 — ANTI-LITTERING
- Chapter 6.46 — EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Chapter 6.47 — PLASTIC CARRY-OUT BAGS
- Chapter 6.48 — VESSEL REGULATIONS
▸Title 7 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 7.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 7.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 7.03 — TYPES OF MAPS PERMITTED
- Chapter 7.04 — TENTATIVE MAPS—REQUIREMENT FOR FILING
- Chapter 7.05 — TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7.08 — STANDARDS OF DESIGN
- Chapter 7.10 — DEDICATION
- Chapter 7.12 — IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION AND SECURITY
- Chapter 7.14 — FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION OR IMPROVEMENT
- Chapter 7.18 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEES
- Chapter 7.20 — TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 7.22 — PARCEL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7.24 — FINAL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7.26 — WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 7.28 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 7.30 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 7.32 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 7.33 — MERGER OF PARCELS
- Chapter 7.34 — NOTICES OF VIOLATION
- Chapter 7.36 — DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES
▸Title 8 — Buildings and Construction
Overview▸Chapter 8.01 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION CONTROL
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Permits Required
- Article 4 — Organization and Enforcement
- Article 5 — Grading Permit Requirements
- Article 6 — Fees
- Article 7 — Bonds
- Article 8 — Cuts
- Article 9 — Fill
- Article 10 — Setbacks
- Article 11 — Drainage and Terracing
- Article 12 — Asphalt Concrete Pavement
- Article 13 — Erosion Control
- Article 14 — Grading Inspection
- Article 15 — Completion of Work
- Chapter 8.02 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 8.03 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 8.04 — UNIFORM SIGN CODE
- Chapter 8.08 — TENT CODE
- Chapter 8.10 — RELOCATED BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 8.11 — HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 8.12 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 8.14 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 8.16 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 8.18 — UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
- Chapter 8.20 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 8.22 — UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 8.24 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 8.26 — CALIFORNIA ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 8.28 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 8.30 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 8.32 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 8.33 — EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
- Chapter 8.34 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 8.36 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 8.38 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 8.40 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 8.42 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
▸Title 10 — Animal Control, Welfare and Licensing Requirements
Overview- Chapter 10.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.02 — DISEASE CONTROL
- Chapter 10.03 — ANIMAL LICENSES
- Chapter 10.04 — DOGS AND CATS
- Chapter 10.05 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
- Chapter 10.06 — ANIMALS AT LARGE
- Chapter 10.07 — WILD, EXOTIC, NONDOMESTIC ANIMALS
- Chapter 10.08 — HUMANE TREATMENT
- Chapter 10.09 — ANIMAL SHELTER AND IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 10.10 — COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 10.11 — PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 10.12 — DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS
- Chapter 10.14 — BIRD SANCTUARY
▸Title 11 — Peace, Morals and Safety
Overview- Chapter 11.10 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 11.15 — FIRES
- Chapter 11.32 — CURFEW REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.40 — INTOXICATION
- Chapter 11.50 — PROHIBITION OF TRESPASSES UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 11.55 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
- Chapter 11.60 — ALARM SYSTEMS, FALSE ALARMS
- Chapter 11.70 — LOITERING AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 11.80 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 11.90 — AGGRESSIVE AND OTHER PROHIBITED SOLICITATION
- Chapter 11.95 — PROHIBITING REMOVAL OR POSSESSION OF SHOPPING CARTS
▸Title 12 — Vehicles and Traffic
▸Title 13 — Parks and Recreational Facilities
▸Title 14 — Streets and Sidewalks
▸Title 15 — Water and Sewers
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table
▸Title 9 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 9.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9.03 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.05 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 9.07 — SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
- Chapter 9.09 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.11 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.13 — MIXED USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.14 — DOHENY VILLAGE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.15 — PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.17 — INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.19 — COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.21 — RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.23 — TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.25 — DANA POINT HARBOR DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.26 — TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.27 — COASTAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.29 — PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.31 — FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.33 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.35 — ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 9.37 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
- Chapter 9.39 — TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 9.41 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
- Chapter 9.43 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 9.45 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
- Chapter 9.55 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 9.61 — ADMINISTRATION OF ZONING
- Chapter 9.63 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 9.65 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 9.67 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 9.69 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
- Chapter 9.71 — SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 9.73 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 9.75 — DEFINITIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF TERMS
- Chapter 9.77 — ON-SHORE SUPPORT FACILITIES FOR OFF-SHORE OIL DRILLING — APPROVALS REQUIRED