Municipal code
El Cajon Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of El Cajon, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 18 titles · 3,018 sections
- Jurisdiction
- El Cajon
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 1.06 — CITY RECORDS
- Chapter 1.08 — ORDINANCES
- 1.10 — CLAIMS
- Chapter 1.12 — RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION
- Chapter 1.14 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURES
- 1.16 — NUISANCE
- Chapter 1.18 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 1.20 — OFFICIAL NOTICES
- Chapter 1.24 — GENERAL PENALTY
- 1.28 — ARREST PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1.32 — JUDICIAL REVIEW PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1.36 — ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.08 — MAYOR
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.16 — SALARIES OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR
- Chapter 2.18 — LOCAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
- Chapter 2.20 — COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.24 — CITY COMMISSIONS
- Chapter 2.32 — REPEALED
- Chapter 2.36 — CITY OFFICES—WORKING DAYS, HOURS, HOLIDAYS
- Chapter 2.40 — MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS
- Chapter 2.44 — OFFICERS' BONDS
- Chapter 2.50 — DIGITAL SIGNATURES
- Chapter 2.56 — PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 2.60 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.64 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.72 — PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2.75 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE; CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
- Chapter 2.80 — ALTERNATE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROCUREMENT
- Chapter 2.90 — COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.36 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.04 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 3.08 — SPECIAL GAS TAX IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.12 — CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
- Chapter 3.16 — CENTRALIZED PURCHASING DIVISION
- 3.20 — BIDDING AND WRITTEN CONTRACTS
- Chapter 3.22 — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS
- Chapter 3.28 — TRANSFER OF CITY TAX FUNCTIONS TO COUNTY
- 3.32 — TAX DISTRICTS
- Chapter 3.36 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.40 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.44 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.48 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 5.08 — AMOUNTS PAYABLE
- Chapter 5.12 — LICENSE AND PERMIT SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
- Chapter 5.16 — SPECIAL OPERATION LICENSE
- Chapter 5.20 — WORK PERMITS
- Chapter 5.22 — SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Chapter 5.24 — CABARETS, DANCE HALLS, PUBLIC DANCES
- Chapter 5.28 — CARD ROOM – NON-GAMBLING
- Chapter 5.30 — TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.32 — CLOSING-OUT SALE
- Chapter 5.36 — JUNKYARDS
- Chapter 5.40 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 5.42 — BATHHOUSES
- Chapter 5.44 — MECHANICAL MUSIC DEVICES
- Chapter 5.48 — PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
- Chapter 5.52 — COMMUNITY EVENT PERMIT
- Chapter 5.56 — POOLROOMS
- Chapter 5.60 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE
- Chapter 5.64 — SWAP MEETS
- Chapter 5.68 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 5.72 — ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO FREE PUBLIC DANCES
- Chapter 5.76 — TRAMPOLINE CENTERS
- 5.80 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.82 — MOBILE HOME RENT MEDIATION
- Chapter 5.84 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.88 — REPEALED
- Chapter 5.90 — CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS SOLICITATION
- Chapter 5.94 — SOUND TRUCKS
- Chapter 5.98 — SPECIAL EVENT SHOWS
▸Title 7 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- 8.02 — HEALTH SERVICES
- Chapter 8.04 — AIR POLLUTION CONTROL—BURNING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.08 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 8.09 — FEE FOR NON-EMERGENCY LIFT ASSISTANCE AT LICENSED CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.10 — RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXPENSES
- Chapter 8.11 — RECOVERY OF SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT POLICE RESPONSE EXPENSES
- Chapter 8.12 — REGULATION OF PERMANENT AND MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.13 — FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 8.14 — FOOD CATERERS AND CATERING EQUIPMENT RENTALS
- Chapter 8.16 — FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS—MEAT LOCKERS AND REFRIGERATION PLANTS
- Chapter 8.20 — FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS—FOOD HANDLERS
- Chapter 8.21 — REGULATION OF WHOLESALE FOOD WAREHOUSES
- Chapter 8.22 — TRASH BINS AND DROP OFF BOXES
- Chapter 8.24 — GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND REFUSE
- Chapter 8.26 — MEDICAL WASTES
- Chapter 8.28 — SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 8.30 — SYNTHETIC STIMULANTS AND SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
- Chapter 8.32 — REGULATION OF SMOKING AND SECONDHAND SMOKE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AREAS AND PLACES O…
- Chapter 8.33 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 8.34 — REGULATION OF TATTOO BUSINESSES
- Chapter 8.36 — APPLICATIONS, PERMITS AND FEES
- Chapter 8.40 — RENTAL OF BUILDING USED FOR DRUG ACTIVITY
- Chapter 8.44 — FIREWORKS PROHIBITED
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Overview- Division III — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
- Chapter 9.68 — RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
- Chapter 9.20 — DRUNKENNESS
- Chapter 9.22 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION
- Chapter 9.25 — HOTEL, MOTEL AND LODGING HOUSE REGISTRATION REGULATIONS
- 9.28 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 9.30 — SOCIAL HOST OF PARTIES
- Chapter 9.32 — TOPLESS AND BOTTOMLESS ACTIVITY
- Chapter 9.33 — NUDITY IN PUBLIC PLACES
- 9.34 — REPEALED
- Chapter 9.36 — SLEEPING
- Chapter 9.38 — DISPOSAL OF HUMAN WASTE
- Chapter 9.40 — DISTURBING THE PEACE
- Chapter 9.41 — PICKETING OF PRIVATE RESIDENCE
- Chapter 9.42 — BICYCLING, DOCKLESS VEHICLES AND SKATEBOARDING—PROHIBITIONS
- Chapter 9.44 — NOISE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.46 — SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTEST
- Chapter 9.47 — MOBILE MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
- Chapter 9.56 — URBAN FORESTRY
- Chapter 9.60 — DRAINAGE DITCH—TRESPASS PROHIBITED
- Chapter 9.62 — REMOVAL OF VEHICLES PARKED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.64 — MOTOR VEHICLES TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.66 — ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 9.68 — RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
- Chapter 9.70 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 9.71 — REGULATION OF SALE AND DISPLAY OF GLASS ETCHING CREAM
- Chapter 9.72 — LITTERING, WEEDS, RUBBISH
- Chapter 9.75 — AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
- Chapter 9.76 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 9.77 — RETAIL SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS
- Chapter 9.80 — CURFEW
- Chapter 9.82 — DAYTIME LOITERING BY MINORS
- Chapter 9.84 — DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATTER TO MINORS
- Chapter 9.92 — FIREARMS
- Chapter 9.96 — MISSILES—SHOOTING OR THROWING
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.16 — SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
- Chapter 10.20 — OPERATION OF VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.24 — OPERATION OF TRUCKS
- Chapter 10.25 — OPERATION OF INTERSTATE TRUCKS AND DESIGNATION OF INTERSTATE TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.26 — OPERATION OF DOCKLESS VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- 10.30 — HANDICAPPED PARKING
- Chapter 10.32 — LOADING ZONES
- Chapter 10.36 — REPEALED
▸Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.06 — VENDING ON CITY SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS
- Chapter 12.08 — OBSTRUCTIONS, LOITERING
- Chapter 12.09 — SIDEWALK DINING
- Chapter 12.10 — NEWSRACKS
- Chapter 12.12
- Chapter 12.16 — CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL OF CURBS, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS GENERALLY
- Chapter 12.20 — EXCAVATIONS
- 12.24 — PARADES
- Chapter 12.35 — SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRALS
▸Title 13 — WATER AND SEWERS
Overview- Chapter 13.37 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 13.04 — WATER
- Chapter 13.08 — WATERCOURSES AND DRAINS
- Chapter 13.10 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Chapter 13.12 — WELL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
- Chapter 13.16 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—IN GENERAL
- Chapter 13.20 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PUBLIC SEWERS GENERALLY
- Chapter 13.24 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PUBLIC SEWER LATERALS
- Chapter 13.28 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PUBLIC SEWER CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 13.32 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PRIVATE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS GENERAL
- Chapter 13.36 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PRIVATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMITS
- Chapter 13.37 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 13.38 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—FATS, OILS AND GREASE
- 13.40 — SEPTIC TANK CLEANERS
- Chapter 13.41 — SEPTIC TANK WASTE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 13.44 — SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.08 — DWELLING UNIT LICENSE TAX
- Chapter 15.13 — TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.52 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.84 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — DWELLING UNIT LICENSE TAX
- Chapter 15.10 — SCHOOL FACILITIES LAND DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 15.12 — ADEQUATE SCHOOL FACILITIES REQUIREMENT
- Chapter 15.13 — TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.14 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 15.16 — UNSAFE BUILDINGS, SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
- Chapter 15.18 — BUILDING, ZONING AND LAND USE VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — ELECTRICAL PERMITS
- Chapter 15.28 — INSPECTION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 15.32 — MOBILE HOME PARK ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.40 — PENALTIES—CHAPTERS 15.20 THROUGH 15.32
- Chapter 15.44 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.48 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.52 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.54 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.56 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.57 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.60 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.64 — LOT GRADING
- Chapter 15.68 — RELOCATION OF STRUCTURES
- Chapter 15.70 — DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
- Chapter 15.72 — REGULATIONS FOR RETROFITTING OR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS UTILIZING OUTDATED MAT…
- Chapter 15.80 — MOBILE HOME REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.82 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
- Chapter 15.84 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.86 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
- Chapter 15.88 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.90 — POST DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT
- Chapter 15.92 — EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF PERMITTING FOR SMALL ROOFTOP SOLAR, ELECTRIC VEHICLE C…
▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 16.12 — MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS—PROCEDURE
- Chapter 16.40 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- 16.08 — FEES
- Chapter 16.12 — MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS—PROCEDURE
- Chapter 16.16 — MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS—REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.18 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.20 — FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS
- 16.24 — MINOR SUBDIVISIONS-PROCEDURE
- 16.28 — MINOR SUBDIVISIONS—REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.32 — PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS
- 16.34 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 16.36 — CORRECTION AND AMENDMENT OF MAPS
- 16.40 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- 16.48 — ENFORCEMENT—CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 16.52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 16.56 — CREATION OF EASEMENTS BY RECORDED COVENANTS
- 16.60 — STANDARD URBAN STORM WATER MITIGATION PLAN
- 16.100 — REPEALED
- 16.101 — REPEALED
- 16.102 — REPEALED
- § 16.103
- 16.104 — REPEALED
- 16.105 — REPEALED
- 16.106 — REPEALED
- 16.107 — REPEALED
- 16.108 — REPEALED
▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.15 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES, BOUNDARIES AND PREZONING
- Chapter 17.120 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.150 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.190 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.195 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 17.215 — AUTOMOTIVE FUELING STATIONS
- Chapter 17.225 — MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL USES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.230 — MOTION PICTURE THEATERS
- Chapter 17.243 — PERSONAL CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
- Chapter 17.260 — AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 17.250 — SECONDHAND MERCHANDISE STORES AND PAWN SHOPS
- Chapter 17.255 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 17.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.15 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES, BOUNDARIES AND PREZONING
- Chapter 17.20 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.25 — PROCEDURES, HEARINGS, NOTICES AND FEES
- Chapter 17.30 — APPEALS
- Chapter 17.35 — EXPIRATIONS, TIME EXTENSIONS, AND PERMIT REVOCATION
- Chapter 17.40 — ADMINISTRATIVE ZONING PERMIT
- Chapter 17.45 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.50 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.55 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- Chapter 17.57 — MINOR AMENDMENT
- Chapter 17.58 — MINOR USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.60 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PERMIT
- Chapter 17.63 — SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE REVIEW
- Chapter 17.65 — SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERMIT
- 17.70 — SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.75 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.80 — VARIANCE
- Chapter 17.105 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.115 — GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.120 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.125 — GENERAL LOT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.130 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.135 — M-U (MIXED-USE) OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 17.140 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.145 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.150 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.155 — O-S (OPEN SPACE) ZONE
- Chapter 17.160 — P (PARKING) ZONE
- Chapter 17.165 — PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) ZONE
- Chapter 17.170 — H (HILLSIDE OVERLAY) ZONE
- Chapter 17.175 — MH (MOBILE HOME OVERLAY) ZONE
- Chapter 17.180 — ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
- Chapter 17.185 — PARKING STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.190 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.195 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 17.205 — AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
- Chapter 17.210 — ALCOHOL SALES AND DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOL SALES REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.212 — DEEMED APPROVED LODGING ESTABLISHMENT
- Chapter 17.215 — AUTOMOTIVE FUELING STATIONS
- Chapter 17.220 — DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.225 — MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL USES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.230 — MOTION PICTURE THEATERS
- Chapter 17.235 — PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.240 — TOBACCO SHOPS, SMOKE SHOPS AND ELECTRONIC/VAPOR SUBSTANCE INHALATION SHOPS
- Chapter 17.243 — PERSONAL CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
- Chapter 17.245 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.250 — SECONDHAND MERCHANDISE STORES AND PAWN SHOPS
- Chapter 17.255 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 17.260 — AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 17.265 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Title SR — STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- Title CRT — CROSS REFERENCE TABLE
- Title OL — ORDINANCE LIST