Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Fremont Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Fremont, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Contents
- 12 titles · 3,487 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Fremont
Contents
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 2.05 — CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
- Chapter 2.10 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.15 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
▸Chapter 2.20 — DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Overview- Article I — Uniform Regulations for Council-Established City Boards, Commissions and Committees
- Article II — Emergency Organization and Functions
- Article IV — Recreation Commission
- Article V — Human Relations Commission
- Article VI — Planning Commission
- Article VII — Historical Architectural Review Board
- Article VIII — Library Advisory Commission
- Article IX — Senior Citizens Commission
- Article X — Economic Development Advisory Commission
- Article XI — Environmental Sustainability Commission
- Article XII — Youth Advisory Commission
- Article XIII — The George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
- Article XIV — Art Review Board
- Article XV — Rent Review Board
- Article XVI — Mobility Commission
- Article XVII — Building Appeals Board
- Chapter 2.25 — PERSONNEL
- Chapter 2.30 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.35 — ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
- Chapter 2.40 — PROHIBITIONS ON FORMER CITY OFFICIALS AND ON DESIGNATED FORMER EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 2.45 — ELECTRONIC FILING
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.15 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
▸Chapter 3.20 — PURCHASING CODE
Overview- Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
- Article II — Duties and Authority of City Manager
- Article III — Contract Procurement Methods
- Article IV — Formal Contract Procurement by Competitive Bidding
- Article V — Prequalification of Bidders
- Article VI — Informal Contract Procurement
- Article VII — Exceptions to Contract Procurement Requirements
- Article VIII — Protests and Appeals
- Article IX — Contract Records, Reports
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 5.10 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.15 — BINGO GAMES FOR CHARITY
- Chapter 5.20 — BLINDER ELEMENTS
▸Chapter 5.25 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
- Chapter 5.30 — MINIMUM WAGE
▸Chapter 5.35 — VENDORS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 5.40 — CONTROLLED SALES
- Chapter 5.45 — PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
- Chapter 5.50 — FILMING ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 5.55 — FIREARMS DEALERS
- Chapter 5.60 — FORTUNE-TELLING
▸Chapter 5.65 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THERAPISTS
- Chapter 5.70 — PRIVATE PATROLS AND FUNERAL ESCORTS
- Chapter 5.75 — PUBLIC DANCES
- Chapter 5.80 — PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
- Chapter 5.85 — REGISTRATION OF GUESTS IN HOTELS, ETC
- Chapter 5.90 — SWIMMING FACILITIES
- Chapter 5.95 — VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Chapter 5.100 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
▸Title 6 — ANIMALS
Overview- Chapter 6.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
▸Chapter 6.10 — ANIMAL OWNERSHIP
- Chapter 6.20 — LICENSING AND VACCINATION
- Chapter 6.30 — IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 6.40 — ANIMAL FANCIER’S PERMITS
- Chapter 6.50 — PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
▸Chapter 6.60 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS AND VICIOUS DOGS
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.05 — NUISANCE CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 8.10 — NUISANCE RESPONSE
- Chapter 8.15 — DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISING
- Chapter 8.20 — DANGEROUS PLANTS
- Chapter 8.25 — WEED AND WASTE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.30 — WATER WELLS
▸Chapter 8.35 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Materials Regulated
- Article III — Handling Standards
- Article IV — Hazardous Materials Management Plan
- Article V — Hazardous Materials Inventory
- Article VI — Responsibility
- Article VII — Inspections and Records
- Article VIII — Application for Permit
- Article IX — Denial
- Article X — Remedial Action
- Article XI — Hearing Procedure
- Article XII — Enforcement
- Article XIII — Miscellaneous
▸Chapter 8.40 — SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES AND ORGANICS MANAGEMENT
Overview- Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
- Article II — Accumulation, Preparation and Storage – Subscription to Collection Service – Set …
- Article III — Collection and Transportation
- Article IV — Disposal and Composting
- Article V — Abatement
- Article VI — Enforcement
- Article VII — Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion and Recycling Requirements
- Article VIII — Expanded Polystyrene Disposable Food Service Ware Prohibited – Recyclable or Co…
- Article IX — Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance
▸Chapter 8.45 — PUTRESCIBLE WASTE AND KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS CONTRIBUTING THERETO
- Chapter 8.55 — SMOKING
- Chapter 8.60 — NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
- Chapter 8.65 — WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES
- Chapter 8.70 — TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
▸Chapter 8.75 — TOBACCO RETAILERS LICENSING
- Chapter 8.80 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
- Chapter 8.85 — EXTERIOR ELEVATED ELEMENTS
- Chapter 8.90 — CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Overview▸Division 1 — General Offenses
Overview- Chapter 9.05 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 9.10 — FALSE ALARMS
- Chapter 9.15 — FIREARMS
- Chapter 9.25 — NOISE
- Chapter 9.30 — SALE AND DISPLAY OF NARCOTIC AND OTHER PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 9.35 — STREET RACING AND SIDESHOWS
- Chapter 9.40 — UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CRIMINAL ORIENTED RECORDS PRODUCTION UNIFIED SYSTEM (CORPUS)
- Chapter 9.45 — YOUTH PROTECTION
- Chapter 9.50 — MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES
▸Division 2 — Mobile Home and Residential Rent Regulation
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview▸Chapter 10.05 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
- Article III — Traffic-Control Devices
- Article IV — Turning Movements
- Article V — One-Way Streets and Alleys
- Article VI — Special Stops Required
- Article VII — Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Article VIII — Horse Traffic
- Article IX — Pedestrians
- Article X — Stopping, Standing and Parking
- Article XI — Permit Parking
- Article XII — Trains
- Article XIII — Special Speed Limits
- Article XIV — Cruising
- Article XV — On-Street Vehicle Sales
- Chapter 10.10 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.15 — SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS
▸Chapter 10.20 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 10.25 — CAR SHARE VEHICLE PARKING AND PERMIT PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.30 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING
- Chapter 10.35 — BICYCLE AND MOTORIZED SCOOTER SHARED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
Overview▸Chapter 12.05 — ENCROACHMENTS TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
- Article II — Limited Encroachments
- Article III — Encroachment Permit Applicability and Form
- Article IV — Regulations Governing the Public Right-of-Way
- Article V — Removal and Relocation
- Article VI — Security, Indemnity and Insurance
- Article VII — Enforcement and Appeals
- Chapter 12.10 — STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.15 — CARRYING OF SIGNS AND BANNERS AT PUBLIC EVENTS
- Chapter 12.20 — PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
- Chapter 12.25 — SPECIAL EVENTS AND PARADES
▸Chapter 12.30 — MAINTENANCE OF STREET TREES AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 12.35 — UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICTS
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview▸Division 1 — Fremont Building Standards Code
Overview- Chapter 15.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 15.10 — FREMONT BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.15 — FREMONT MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — FREMONT PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.25 — FREMONT ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.30 — FREMONT EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.35 — FREMONT FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.40 — FREMONT SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 15.44 — FREMONT ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.45 — FREMONT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.47 — FREMONT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.48 — FREMONT GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.49 — FREMONT HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
▸Division 2 — General Building Regulations
Overview- Chapter 15.50 — BUILDING SECURITY
- Chapter 15.55 — HOUSE NUMBERING
- Chapter 15.60 — AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS RETROFIT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TYPES O…
- Chapter 15.63 — PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.64 — PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 15.65 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA
- Chapter 15.66 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.67 — UNIVERSAL DESIGN
▸Division 3 — Earthquake Hazard Reduction and Retrofit
▸Division 4 — Post-Disaster Regulations
▸Title 17 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 17.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — DEFINITIONS
▸Chapter 17.15 — MAPS
▸Chapter 17.25 — STANDARDS AND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 17.30 — IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.35 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 17.40 — MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.45 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.50 — MERGER AND RESUBDIVISION OF SUBDIVIDED LANDS
▸Title 18 — PLANNING AND ZONING
Overview▸Division 1 — Planning and Zoning
Overview- Part 1 — General Administration
- Part 2 — Definitions
- Part 3 — Zoning Districts and Maps
- Part 4 — Planned Districts
- Part 5 — Combining and Overlay Districts
- Part 6 — Other Zoning Regulations
- Part 7 — Special Provisions Applying to Miscellaneous Uses
- Part 8 — Signs
- Part 9 — Other Planning and Environmental Regulations
- Part 10 — Permitting Procedures and Requirements
▸Division 2 — Fees, Appeals, Public Hearings, Time Limits