Municipal code
Laguna Hills Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Laguna Hills, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 16 titles · 1,600 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Laguna Hills
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- 1-01 — CODE ADOPTION
- 1-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1-08 — COUNTY CODE PROVISIONS
- 1-12 — CITY SEAL
- Chapter 1-14 — ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES
- Chapter 1-16 — OFFICIAL NOTICES
- Chapter 1-20 — REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS
- Chapter 1-24 — ELECTIONS
▸Chapter 1-28 — ARREST AND CITATION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1-32 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1-36 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 1-40 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2-04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2-08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2-12 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2-16 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2-20 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2-24 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2-28 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GENERALLY
- Chapter 2-32 — DISASTER RELIEF SYSTEM
- Chapter 2-36 — HOLIDAYS
- Chapter 2-40 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2-44 — ANNUAL UPDATE AND POSTING OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS PUBLIC OFFICIALS’ COMPENS…
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3-04 — TRANSFER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION DUTIES TO COUNTY
- Chapter 3-08 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3-12 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3-16 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3-20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3-24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3-28 — APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS OR INCREASES IN PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
- Chapter 3-32 — DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF CITY
- Chapter 3-36 — INFORMAL BIDDING – PUBLIC PROJECTS
▸Title 4 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview▸Chapter 4-04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
▸Chapter 4-08 — SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — Security Systems, Security Officers
- Article II — Taxicab Stands
- Article III — Manure, Fertilizer
- Article IV — Public Dances
- Article V — Peddlers, Business Solicitors and Canvassers
- Article VI — Solicitation and Sales On and Near Highways
- Article VIII — Commercial Manure Dealers
- Article IX — Retail Sale of Concealable Firearms
- Article X — Animal Facilities
- Article XI
- Article XII
- Article XIII
- Chapter 4-12 — BINGO
- Chapter 4-16 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
- Chapter 4-20 — CHARITABLE AND COMMERCIAL SOLICITATIONS
- Chapter 4-24 — FORTUNE-TELLING
- Chapter 4-28 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 4-32 — SAND, GRAVEL AND MINERAL EXTRACTION
- Chapter 4-36 — TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
- Chapter 4-40 — ADVERTISING ON PARKED VEHICLES
- Chapter 4-44 — TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 4-48 — SIDEWALK VENDING
▸Title 5 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Chapter 5-32 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
- Chapter 5-04 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- 5-08 — AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Chapter 5-12 — CONSTRUCTION SITE SANITATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 5-16 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 2 — Definitions
- Chapter 3 — General Requirements
- Chapter 4 — Emergency Planning and Preparedness
- Chapter 5 — Fire Service Features
- Chapter 9 — Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
- Chapter 28 — Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is
- Chapter 50 — Hazardous Materials – General Provisions
- Chapter 56 — Explosives and Fireworks
- Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards
- Chapter 5-20 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 5-24 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 5-28
- Chapter 5-32 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
- Chapter 5-36 — WATER QUALITY CONTROL
- Chapter 5-40 — WATER WELLS
- Chapter 5-44 — MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5-48 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
- Chapter 5-52 — SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS, FALSE ALARMS
▸Title 6 — PUBLIC WELFARE
Overview- Chapter 6-04 — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
- Chapter 6-08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY
- Chapter 6-12 — DISPLAY OF MATTER HARMFUL TO MINORS
- Chapter 6-16 — NOISE DISTURBANCES
- Chapter 6-18 — PARADES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS ON CITY STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER CITY PRO…
- Chapter 6-20 — PUBLIC NUDITY
- 6-24 — CURFEW
- Chapter 6-28 — PUBLIC DRINKING
- Chapter 6-32 — MOTORCYCLES AND ATV’S ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 6-36 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING AT PARTIES, GATHERINGS, OR EVENTS
- Chapter 6-40 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 6-44 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
▸Title 7 — PUBLIC NUISANCES, CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND ABATEMENT
▸Title 9 — ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 9-08 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- 9-24 — VC VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-30 — MXU MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-100 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 9-02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9-04 — DEFINITIONS
- 9-06 — GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 9-08 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 9-10 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
- Chapter 9-11 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9-12 — ER ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-14 — LDR LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-16 — MLDR MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-18 — MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-20 — HDR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-21 — PCR PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-22 — OP OFFICE PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-24 — VC VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-26 — FC FREEWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-28 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-29 — NMU NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-30 — MXU MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-32 — C/PI COMMUNITY/PRIVATE INSTITUTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-34 — OS-1 PARKS DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-36 — OS-2 DRAINAGE FACILITIES DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-38 — OS-3 LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-39 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9-40 — DESIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Chapter 9-41 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 9-42 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
- Chapter 9-44 — ACCESS AND PARKING
- Chapter 9-46 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
- Chapter 9-47 — LANDSCAPE WATER EFFICIENCY
- Chapter 9-48 — PARKS AND RECREATION DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Chapter 9-50 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
- Chapter 9-52 — GRADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9-54 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 9-56 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9-58 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 9-60 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 9-62 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 9-64 — COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 9-66 — FLOOD MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9-68 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 9-70 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 9-72 — HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
- Chapter 9-74 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 9-76 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 9-78 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 9-80 — PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING STANDARDS
- Chapter 9-82 — WASTE MANAGEMENT/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Chapter 9-84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- 9-86 — SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 9-87 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 9-88 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 9-90 — ZONING AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 9-92 — APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 9-93 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Chapter 9-94 — FEES AND DEPOSITS
- Chapter 9-96 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
- Chapter 9-98 — CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESS
- Chapter 9-100 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 9-102 — URBAN VILLAGE TRAFFIC IMPACT/MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
- Chapter 9-103 — MARIJUANA BUSINESSES
▸Title 10 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- 10-04 — BUILDINGS GENERALLY
▸Chapter 10-16 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE
- Chapter 10-20 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 10-04 — BUILDINGS GENERALLY
- Chapter 10-12 — RELOCATED BUILDINGS
▸Chapter 10-16 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE
Overview- Article I
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Permits Required
- Article IV — Organization and Enforcement
- Article V — Grading Permit Requirements
- Article VII — Grading Permit Security
- Article VIII — Cuts
- Article IX — Fills
- Article X — Setbacks
- Article XI — Drainage and Terracing
- Article XII
- Article XIII — Erosion Control
- Article XIV — Grading Inspection
- Article XV — Completion of Work
- Chapter 10-20 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 10-24 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 10-28 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15 — Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
- Chapter 18 — Soils and Foundations
- Chapter 31 — Special Construction
- Chapter 10-32 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 3 — Building Planning
- Chapter 9 — Roof Assemblies
- Chapter 10-36 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 10-40 — MECHANICAL CODE
▸Chapter 10-44 — SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 10-48 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 10-52 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 10-56 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM PERMITS
- Chapter 10-60 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 10-64 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 10-68 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 10-72 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITS
- Chapter 10-76 — REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 10-80 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 10-84 — LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
- Chapter 10-88 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 6 — Fire Protection Requirements
▸Title 11 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview▸Chapter 11-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 11-08 — TRAFFIC CONTROL
- Chapter 11-12 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 11-16 — SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD
- Chapter 11-20 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 11-24 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
- Chapter 11-28 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 11-30 — UNAUTHORIZED MOTORIZED DEVICES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 11-32 — ROLLERSKATING, SKATEBOARDING AND BICYCLING
▸Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Chapter 12-24 — SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
- Chapter 12-04 — ROADS AND STREETS GENERALLY
- Chapter 12-08 — HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, FLOOD CONTROL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
▸Chapter 12-12 — EXCAVATIONS, ENCROACHMENTS, AND OBSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 12-16 — APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 12-20 — OBSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 12-24 — SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
- Chapter 12-28 — NEWS RACKS
- Chapter 12-32 — CAMPING IN PUBLIC AREAS
- Chapter 12-36 — TENT CODE
- Chapter 12-40 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 12-42 — CITY MEDIAN ISLANDS
▸Title 13 — ANIMALS
Overview- Chapter 13-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13-04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13-08 — CONTROL AND LICENSING OF DOGS, CATS, LIVESTOCK, AND OTHER DOMESTIC AND NONDOME…
- Chapter 13-12 — DOG LICENSING
- Chapter 13-16 — CAT LICENSING
- Chapter 13-20 — RABIES CONTROL
- Chapter 13-24 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 13-28 — ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT
- 13-32 — ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE
- Chapter 13-36 — KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK
- Chapter 13-40 — GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 13-44 — ADDITIONAL OR UNUSUAL ANIMAL LICENSE
- Chapter 13-48 — LICENSING OF ANIMAL FACILITIES
- Chapter 13-52 — ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS
- Title SR — STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- Title CRT — CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES
- Title OL — ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE