Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
La Mirada Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of La Mirada, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 16 titles · 1,732 sections
- Jurisdiction
- La Mirada
Contents
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.02 — CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL--MAYOR
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.16 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.20 — ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 2.28 — CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
- Chapter 2.32 — COMPENSATION AND SALARIES
- Chapter 2.34 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.35 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC …
- Chapter 2.36 — EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.40 — OATH OF OFFICE
- Chapter 2.44 — TRAINING OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
- Chapter 2.46 — AUTHORITY TO ARREST
- Chapter 2.48 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.52 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.56 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 2.60 — CLAIMS AND ACTIONS FOR MONEY AND DAMAGES
▸Title 4 — BUSINESS PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 4.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 4.04 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4.06 — BUSINESSES REQUIRING PERMITS
- Chapter 4.10 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THERAPISTS
- Article III — OUT CALL MASSAGE SERVICE
- Article IV — PROHIBITED CONDUCT, PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 4.15 — ESCORT BUREAUS
- Chapter 4.18 — OUTCALL DANCERS AND MODELS
- Chapter 4.25 — SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES
- Chapter 4.30 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 4.35 — AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Chapter 4.40 — BINGO
- Chapter 4.45 — CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, SIDESHOWS AND RODEOS
▸Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 2 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
- Article 3 — OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
- Article 4 — OTHER VIDEO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
- Article 5 — USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Article 6 — DEFINITIONS
- Article 7 — VIOLATIONS; SEVERABILITY
- Chapter 4.55 — GRANT OF CATV FRANCHISE--CALIFORNIA CABLESYSTEMS, INC
- Chapter 4.60 — SALES OF GOODS OR MERCHANDISE FROM VEHICLES
- Chapter 4.65 — FILM PERMITS
- Chapter 4.70 — SIDEWALK VENDING
▸Title 6 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Part 4 — WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA
- Chapter 6.08 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION SERVICES
▸Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article II — COLLECTION AGREEMENTS
- Article III — RATES
- Article IV — VEHICLES
- Article V — EXCLUSIONS
- Article VI — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Article VII — RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
- Article VIII — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COLLECTION
- Article IX — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
- Chapter 6.12 — DAIRIES AND COW HERDS
- Chapter 6.14 — KEEPING OF BEES PROHIBITED
▸Title 8 — ANIMALS
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 9.04 — NOISE--DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 9.06 — BURGLAR AND ROBBERY ALARMS
- Chapter 9.08 — LOITERING AND SOLICITING FROM STREETS
- Chapter 9.09 — LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS
- Chapter 9.10 — SMOKING PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AREAS, CITY FACILITIES, AND CITY WORK…
- Chapter 9.12 — POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Chapter 9.15 — TOPLESS AND BOTTOMLESS WAITRESSES AND PERFORMERS
- Chapter 9.20 — COLORING BABY FOWLS AND ANIMALS
- Chapter 9.24 — GAMING--GAMBLING
- Chapter 9.28 — LOOKOUTS
- Chapter 9.36 — DISCHARGING OF WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.40 — MINORS
- Chapter 9.42 — THREATS WITH REPLICA FIREARMS
- Chapter 9.44 — PARADES
- Chapter 9.48 — PROTECTION OF STREETS
- Chapter 9.50 — PAINTING OF HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS
- Chapter 9.52 — THROWING MISSILES
- Chapter 9.56 — GATES
- Chapter 9.60 — UNSIGHTLINESS
- Chapter 9.64 — SWIMMING POOLS, EXCAVATIONS, AND ABANDONED CHESTS
- Chapter 9.76 — GATE-CRASHING
- Chapter 9.84 — ABANDONED WELLS
- Chapter 9.85 — USE OF NEWSRACKS
- Chapter 9.90 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 9.96 — SKATEBOARDS AND OTHER WHEELED DEVICES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 9.98 — ADMISSION CHARGE AND LOUD OR UNRULY PARTIES
- Chapter 9.100 — URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 9.102 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE RESIDENTIAL UNITS
- Chapter 9.106 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.108 — NONCHARITABLE SOLICITING
- Chapter 9.109 — CHARITABLE SOLICITING
- Chapter 9.110 — USE OF CITY-OWNED FACILITIES, RECREATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES, AND ADJOININ…
- Chapter 9.112 — SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 9.114 — NARCOTICS AND GANG-RELATED CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 9.116 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 9.117 — USE OF THE CITY SEAL AND LOGOS
- Chapter 9.120 — FOURTH OF JULY BLOCK PARTIES
- Chapter 9.124 — MAINTENANCE OF FORECLOSED AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
- Chapter 9.128 — REWARDS FOR INFORMATION ON CRIMES
- Chapter 9.132 — MAINTAINING AND REGISTERING VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND STOR…
- Chapter 9.133 — CANNABIS PROHIBITIONS AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.140 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — ABANDONED VEHICLES 1
- Chapter 10.12 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.16 — PARKING
- Chapter 10.18 — PREFERENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.20 — PARKING LOTS
- Chapter 10.24 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.25 — BICYCLE ROUTES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.29 — EQUESTRIAN REGULATIONS
▸Title 13 — WATER AND SEWAGE
▸Title 14 — UTILITIES
▸Title 16 — FIRE PREVENTION
▸Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 17.06 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 17.08 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 17.12 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 17.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 17.18 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 17.19 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 17.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS--EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 17.24 — CIVIL DEFENSE STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.26 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
▸Title 20 — SUBDIVISIONS 1
▸Title 21 — ZONING
Overview▸Article I — ZONING CODE ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY
▸Article II — ZONING CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
▸Article III — GENERAL ZONING DISTRICT PROVISIONS
▸Article IV — BASE ZONING DISTRICTS AND RELATED USE AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
▸Article V — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Overview- Chapter 21.30 — FARM ANIMAL OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.36 — OIL DRILLING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.37 — MIXED USE OVERLAY (MUO) ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.38 — SPECIAL HOUSING OVERLAY (SHO) ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.39 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY (ESO) ZONING DISTRICT
▸Article VI — SPECIFIC LAND USE PROVISIONS
- Division I — REGULATION OF ANTENNA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Division II — REGULATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITIES
- Division III — REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO STATION ANTENNAS
- Division IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 21.48 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES AND CULTIVATION
- Chapter 21.49 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 21.50 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
- Chapter 21.52 — TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
- Chapter 21.53 — RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON HIGHER EDUCATION- OR FAITH-BASED PROPERTIES
- Chapter 21.54 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 21.56 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 21.57 — RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 21.58 — LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
▸Article VII — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 21.60 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 21.62 — FENCES AND WALLS
- Chapter 21.64 — HEIGHT MEASUREMENT AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 21.66 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 21.68 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 21.70 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 21.72 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 21.76 — SIGNS
- Chapter 21.78 — YARD REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS
▸Article VIII — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES
Overview- Chapter 21.80 — GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS
- Chapter 21.82 — APPROVING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 21.84 — GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 21.86 — NOTICES AND HEARINGS
- Chapter 21.88 — APPEALS
- Chapter 21.90 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTENSIONS
- Chapter 21.92 — PERMIT MODIFICATION AND REVOCATION
- Chapter 21.94 — ZONING ORDINANCE INTERPRETATION (EXCLUDES USE INTERPRETATIONS)
- Chapter 21.96 — ZONING CLEARANCE/PLAN CHECK
- Chapter 21.98 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
- Chapter 21.100 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
- Chapter 21.102 — ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT
- Chapter 21.103 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE PERMIT (LDC)
- Chapter 21.104 — TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT
- Chapter 21.106 — ZONING ORDINANCE USE INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 21.108 — VARIANCE
- Chapter 21.110 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
- Chapter 21.112 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPATIBILITY
- Chapter 21.114 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
- Chapter 21.116 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 21.117 — PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 21.118 — SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 21.120 — ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT/MAP AMENDMENT
- Chapter 21.122 — GENERAL PLAN TEXT/MAP AMENDMENT
- Chapter 21.124 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
- Chapter 21.126 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 21.128 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
- Article IX — NONCONFORMITIES
▸Division I — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
- Division II — NONCONFORMING LOTS
- Division III — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
- Division IV — NONCONFORMING USE
- Division V — ABATEMENT/EXTENSION OF NONCONFORMING USES/STRUCTURES
- Division VI — MISCELLANEOUS NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
▸Article X — DEFINITIONS