Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Healdsburg Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Healdsburg, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 16 titles · 1,787 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Healdsburg
Contents
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
Overview▸Chapter 1.04 — CODE ADOPTION, DEFINITIONS, RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 1.12 — CODE ENFORCEMENT
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.16 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Chapter 2.20 — MAYOR
- Chapter 2.24 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
▸Chapter 2.28 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
▸Chapter 2.32 — BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
- Chapter 2.36 — APPEAL, REVIEW AND REHEARING OF DECISIONS
▸Chapter 2.40 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.44 — PUBLIC MUSEUM
- Chapter 2.48 — HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
- Chapter 2.52 — CLAIMS PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.56 — MOBILE HOME PARK SPACE RENT STABILIZATION
- Chapter 2.60 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — SALES AND USE TAXES
- Chapter 3.06 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.08 — PROPERTY TAXES
- Chapter 3.12 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 3.28 — UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT
- Chapter 3.30 — PAYMENTS OF FEES, CHARGES, FINES, OR OTHER DEBTS
- Chapter 3.32 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
▸Title 5 — Business Licenses, Franchises and Regulations
Overview▸Chapter 5.04 — LICENSES
▸Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLING, SOLICITING, STREET VENDING
- Chapter 5.12 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 5.20 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
- Chapter 5.24 — CARD ROOMS
- Chapter 5.28 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.32 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
▸Chapter 5.36 — CABLE COMMUNICATION FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.40 — VIDEO SERVICES PROVIDED BY STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISE HOLDERS
▸Title 6 — Animals
Overview▸Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL REGULATION AND CONTROL
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Administrative Provisions
- Article III — Public Notice
- Article IV — Hearings And Appeals
- Article V — Prohibited Conduct
- Article VI — Livestock And Fowl
- Article VII — Dogs
- Article VIII — Cats
- Article IX — Potentially Dangerous And Vicious Dogs
- Article X — Impoundment
- Article XI — Kennels And Pet Shops
- Article XII — Rabies Control
- Article XIII — Violations
▸Title 8 — Health and Safety
Overview▸Chapter 8.08 — SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 8.10 — POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS
- Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE
- Chapter 8.16 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- Chapter 8.20 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
- Chapter 8.24 — PUBLIC PLACES AND DWELLINGS, MULTI-UNIT SMOKING
- Chapter 8.26 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 8.28 — ALARMS AND ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.36 — E-CIGARETTE LOUNGES AND VAPOR BARS
▸Title 9 — Public Safety and Welfare
Overview- Chapter 9.04 — DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES
- Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
- Chapter 9.12 — PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 9.16 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.24 — OBSTRUCTING VIEW
- Chapter 9.28 — MINOR ALCOHOL OFFENSE – LOUD PARTIES
- Chapter 9.32 — NOISE
- Chapter 9.36 — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
- Chapter 9.40 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
- Chapter 9.44 — TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES AND SIGNALS
- Chapter 10.16 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS
- Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
- Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.32 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 10.36 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 10.40 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.44 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.50 — PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.52 — STORAGE, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.56 — NO PARKING AREAS
- Chapter 10.60 — REGULATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY USES
- Chapter 10.64 — ABANDONED VEHICLES AND ABATEMENT
- Chapter 10.72 — TOWING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 10.76 — TRIP REDUCTION
▸Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Property
Overview▸Chapter 12.04 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 12.08 — UTILITIES
- Chapter 12.12 — STREET ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 12.16 — ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES
- Chapter 12.20 — PRIVATELY OWNED STREET TREES
- Chapter 12.24 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 12.28 — PARKS
- Chapter 12.32 — CAMPING
▸Chapter 12.36 — SKATEBOARDS AND SKATEPARKS
▸Title 13 — Utilities
▸Title 15 — Building Codes
▸Title 17 — Property Development
Overview▸Chapter 17.04 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Article I — In General
- Article II — Tentative Maps
- Article III — Final Maps
- Article IV — Minimum Standards
- Article V — Improvements
- Article VI — Improvement Bond
- Article VII — Exceptions
- Article VIII — Park And Recreational Land
- Article IX — Subdivision Into Condominium And Community Apartment Projects
- Article X — Vesting Tentative Maps
- Article XI — Voluntary Mergers
▸Chapter 17.08 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 17.12 — WATER AND SEWER CAPACITY PRIVILEGES
- Chapter 17.16 — ELECTRIC UTILITY PRIVILEGES
- Chapter 17.20 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.24 — GROWTH CONTROL MEASURES
- Chapter 17.32 — DEVELOPMENT FEE DEFERRAL AND FINANCING
- Chapter 17.36 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
▸Title 20 — Land Use Code
Overview▸Chapter 20.04 — ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY
▸Chapter 20.08 — BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Overview- Article I — Zoning Districts
- Article II — Single-family Residential (R-1) Districts
- Article III — Multi-family Residential (RM) District
- Article IV — Downtown Residential (DR) District
- Article V — Office Districts
- Article VI — Commercial Districts
- Article VII — Industrial District (I)
- Article VIII — Public (P) District
- Article IX — Open Space (O) District
- Article X — Residential Master Plan (RMP) District
- Article XI — Planned Development (PD) District
▸Chapter 20.16 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Overview- Article I — Yard Requirements
- Article II — Accessory Structures
- Article III — Fences, Walls and Hedges
- Article IV — Building Height
- Article V — Outdoor Storage and Uses
- Article VI — Landscaping and Screening
- Article VII — Property Maintenance Standards
- Article VIII — Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Article IX — Signs
▸Chapter 20.20 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
▸Chapter 20.24 — ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES PROTECTION
▸Chapter 20.28 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Article I — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Article II — Determination of Unspecified Uses
- Article III — General Administrative Procedures
- Article IV — Design and Architectural Review
- Article V — Conditional Use Permits
- Article VI — Variances
- Article VII — Zoning Map and Land Use Code Text Amendments
- Article VIII — Occupancy Permits
- Article IX — Definitions
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title CRT — Cross Reference Table
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table