Municipal code
Danville Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Danville, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 33 chapters · 1,755 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Danville
Contents
▸Chapter I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter II — ADMINISTRATION
Overview▸Article I — THE TOWN COUNCIL
▸Article II — MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
▸Article IV — COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES
Overview- 2-7 PLANNING COMMISSION.
- 2-8 PLANNING AGENCY. <sup>1</sup> <u>1</u>
- 2-9 EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS. <sup>1</sup> <u>1</u>
- 2-10 PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION.
- 2-11 HERITAGE RESOURCE COMMISSION.
- 2-12 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
- 2-13 ARTS ADVISORY BOARD.
- 2-14 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
- 2-15 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION.
- 2-16 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMISSION.
- § 2.16
▸Article VI — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND LEASING
▸Chapter III — FINANCE AND TAXATION
Overview- Article I — TAXES
▸Article I — TAXES
- Article II
▸Chapter IV — POLICE REGULATIONS
Overview- 4-1 DANGEROUS MATERIALS. <sup>1</sup>
- 4-2 NOISE CONTROL.
- 4-3 OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
- 4-4 OUTDOOR PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
- 4-5 TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
- 4-6 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CANNABIS BY JUVENILES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
- 4-7 ABANDONED VEHICLES.
- 4-9 GAMBLING. <sup>1</sup>
- 4-10 MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES.
- 4-11 PUBLIC DANCES. <sup>1</sup>
- 4-12 CURFEW.
- 4-13 FALSE REPORTS. <sup>1</sup>
- 4-14 INTOXICATION. <sup>2</sup>
- 4-15 LABOR DISPUTES.
- 4-16 REWARDS.
- 4-17 PRICE MARKING CONSUMER GOODS.
- 4-18 SKATEBOARDS.
- 4-19 ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS ON SIDEWALKS.
- Chapter V — GENERAL LICENSING
- Part 1 — GENERAL
- Part 2 — CARDROOM LICENSES
- Part 3 — CARDROOM RESTRICTIONS
- Part 4 — WORK PERMITS
- Part 5 — SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, CHANGE AND VARIANCE
▸Part 1 — DRIVER PERMITS
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4
▸Chapter VI — ANIMAL CONTROL <sup>1</sup>
▸Chapter VIII — TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES <sup>1</sup>
Overview- Article V — RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Article VI — ROADSIDE SELLING
- Article VII — PREFERENTIAL PARKING
▸Article I — TRAFFIC ORDERS
▸Article II — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
▸Article III — PARKING REGULATIONS
▸Article IV — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
▸Article V — RIGHTS-OF-WAY
▸Article VI — ROADSIDE SELLING
▸Article VII — PREFERENTIAL PARKING
▸Article VIII
▸Chapter X — BUILDING AND HOUSING
Overview- 10-1 BUILDING CODE.
- 10-3 ELECTRICAL CODE.
- 10-4 MECHANICAL CODE.
- 10-5 PLUMBING CODE.
- 10-6 FIRE CODE.
- 10-7 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
- 10-8 VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE.
- 10-9 POST-DISASTER PLACARDS.
- 10-10 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING.
- 10-11 GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICES.
- 10-12 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS.
- 10-14 ENERGY CODE.
- 10-15 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE.
- 10-16 RECORDING NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE.
- 10-17 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
- 10-19 EXISTING BUILDING CODE.
- 10-20 CALIFORNIA WILD-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.
▸Chapter XII — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS <sup>1</sup>
▸Chapter XIII — PARKS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
▸Chapter XIV — REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
▸Chapter XV — SEWERS
▸Chapter XVI — UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES
▸Chapter XVII — CABLE TELEVISION
Overview▸Article I — GENERAL FRANCHISE REGULATIONS
Overview- 17-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 17-2 GRANT OF FRANCHISE.
- 17-3 SYSTEM CAPABILITY; CABLE SERVICE GENERALLY.
- 17-4 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
- 17-5 SERVICE TO INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIBERS.
- 17-6 FRANCHISE TERM; DURATION; TERMINATION; TRANSFER.
- 17-7 REGULATION AND EVALUATION OF FRANCHISE.
- 17-8 REPORTS; RECORDS; INSPECTION.
- 17-9 RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS.
- 17-10 INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION.
- 17-11 FRANCHISE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE.
- 17-12 MISCELLANEOUS.
▸Article II — CABLE TELEVISION RATES
▸Article III — FRANCHISES
▸Article IV — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
▸Chapter XVIII — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT <sup>1</sup>
▸Chapter XX — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
Overview▸Chapter XX — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Chapter XXX — RESERVED
▸Chapter XXXI — SUBDIVISION <sup> </sup>
Overview▸Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article III — IMPROVEMENTS
- Article IV — REVERSION TO ACREAGE BY MAP
▸Article II — MAPS
- Division 1 — FORM AND CONTENTS
- Division 2 — SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
- Division 3 — CHECKING
- Division 4 — APPROVAL
▸Article III — IMPROVEMENTS
Overview- 31-14 PLANS.
- 31-15 CONSTRUCTION WORK.
- 31-16 STREET LIGHTING.
- 31-17 SIDEWALKS AND PATHS.
- 31-18 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
- 31-19 CURBS AND GUTTERS.
- 31-20 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
- 31-22 STREETS.
- 31-23 SURVEY MONUMENTS.
- 31-24 BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES.
- 31-25 DRAINAGE; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
- 31-26 APPURTENANCES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
- 31-27 OPEN CHANNELS AND CONDUITS.
- 31-28 LEVEES.
- 31-29 EASEMENTS.
- 31-30 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
- 31-31 WATER AND SEWERS.
- 31-32 FENCES.
▸Article IV — REVERSION TO ACREAGE BY MAP
▸Chapter XXXII — PLANNING AND LAND USE <sup> </sup>
Overview- Article V — ZONING MAP; DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
▸Article VI — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Article VII — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
- Article VIII — SPECIAL LAND USES
▸Article IX — SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
▸Article X — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEE DIVISION THREE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FEES
▸Article XV — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Article XVIII — USE AND LIMITS
▸Article XIX — HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
▸Article II — DEFINITIONS
▸Article III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS
▸Article IV — DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND REVIEW PROCESS
▸Article V — ZONING MAP; DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
▸Article VI — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Overview- 32-22 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
- 32-23 D-1 TWO FAMILY DISTRICT.
- 32-24 M-30 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 32-25 M-25 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 32-26 M-20 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 32-27 M-13 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 32-28 M-8 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 32-29 M-35 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 32-36 A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
- 32-37 A-2 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
- 32-38 A-4 AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT.
- Division 1 — INTRODUCTION
- Division 2 — SPECIFIC USES AND DEFINITIONS
- Division 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Division 4 — PARKING STANDARDS
▸Article VII — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Overview- 32-69 SCENIC HILLSIDE AND MAJOR RIDGELINE DEVELOPMENT. <sup> </sup>
- 32-70 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
- 32-71 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
- 32-72 HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
- 32-73 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING.
- 32-74 DENSITY BONUS.
- 32-76 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
- 32-79 TREE PRESERVATION.
- 32-80 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION STANDARDS.
- Division 1 — GENERAL
- Division 3 — CREDIT; EXEMPTIONS
- Division 4 — DISPOSITION OF FEES AND LAND
- Division 5 — PROCEDURES
- Article IX
- Division 1 — GENERAL
- Division 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
- Division 3 — ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS
▸Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
- Article XI — RESERVED
▸Article XII — <sup> </sup>
▸Article XIII — AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION
▸Article XIV — LAND DEDICATION FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
- Article XV — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Division 3 — ADMINISTRATION
- Division 4 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- Division 5 — FLOOD HAZARD VARIANCE PROCEDURES
▸Article XVI — REGULATIONS INVOLVING SPECIFIC USES
▸Article XVII — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
- Article XVIII — USE AND LIMITS
- Article XIX — HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN