Municipal code
Lake Forest Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Lake Forest, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 18 titles · 1,914 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Lake Forest
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.00 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.04 — CITY SEAL, LOGO, INSIGNIA AND SLOGAN
- Chapter 1.08 — CITATIONS IN LIEU OF IMMEDIATE ARRAIGNMENT
- Chapter 1.12 — APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR ADVERSARIAL OR PROSECUTORIAL PROCEEDINGS
- Chapter 1.16 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 1.18 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.05 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.06 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.12 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.15 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.18 — CITY LOBBYISTS
- Chapter 2.20 — DISASTER RELIEF
- Chapter 2.28 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.36 — LOST OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.50 — JUDICIAL REVIEW, ADMINISTRATIVE MANDAMUS, STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 2.55 — HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE CITY
- Chapter 2.60 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.62 — CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.03 — SUPERMAJORITY FOR ADOPTION OR INCREASE IN TAXES OR FEES
- Chapter 3.05 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION FEE
- Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
- Chapter 3.10 — COLLECTION OF DEBTS TO THE CITY
- Chapter 3.12 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.13 — PUBLIC PROJECTS—BIDDING AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 3.16 — DEMANDS AND CLAIMS
- Chapter 3.18 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.19 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.22 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.25 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.26 — USER FEES AND DEPOSITS
- Chapter 3.28 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION TRUST FUND
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 5.10 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS LICENSES
- 5.02 — GENERAL
- Chapter 5.04 — LICENSE PROCEDURE AND GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 5.05 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- 5.07 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- 5.08 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT SERVICES
- Chapter 5.10 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 5.12 — ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMER LICENSE
- Chapter 5.13 — FIGURE MODEL LICENSES
- Chapter 5.15 — DISPLAY OF ADULT MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINORS—IN-STORE NEWSRACKS— BLINDERS REQUI…
- Chapter 5.16 — PEDDLING, CANVASSING, AND SOLICITATION
- Chapter 5.17 — SIDEWALK VENDING
- Chapter 5.18 — COMMERCIAL VENDING VEHICLES
- Chapter 5.20 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.24 — AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Chapter 5.26 — SECURITY SYSTEMS AND SECURITY OFFICERS
- Chapter 5.28 — SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.31 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.36 — ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 5.40 — MANDATORY SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.42 — MARIJUANA TESTING LABS
- Chapter 5.44 — RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
▸Title 6 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- § 6.14
- Chapter 6.16 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 6.12 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
▸Chapter 6.14 — NUISANCES, GENERAL
- Chapter 6.16 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 6.20 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CONVERSION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF EUCALYPTUS TREES
- Chapter 6.24 — UNLAWFUL DUMPING
- 6.28 — PEST CONTROL
- Chapter 6.32 — FOOD HANDLING BUSINESSES
- Chapter 6.36 — HEALTH SERVICES FEE
▸Title 7 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- 7.18 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEES
- Chapter 7.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 7.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 7.03 — TYPES OF MAPS PERMITTED
- Chapter 7.04 — TENTATIVE MAPS—REQUIREMENT FOR FILING
- Chapter 7.05 — TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7.08 — STANDARDS OF DESIGN
- 7.10 — DEDICATION
- Chapter 7.12 — IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION AND SECURITY
- Chapter 7.14 — FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENT
- Chapter 7.16 — DEVELOPMENT FEES
- Chapter 7.18 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEES
- Chapter 7.19 — LAKE FOREST TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 7.20 — TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 7.22 — PARCEL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7.24 — FINAL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7.26 — WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
- 7.28 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 7.30 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 7.32 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 7.33 — MANDATORY MERGER OF PARCELS
- Chapter 7.34 — VOLUNTARY MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
- Chapter 7.36 — NOTICES OF VIOLATION
- Chapter 7.38 — DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN LIEU FEES
- § 7.40
- 7.50 — STATE-MANDATED SUBDIVISIONS—URBAN LOT SPLITS
▸Title 8 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 8.22 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 8.70 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.02 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 8.06 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 8.08 — TENT CODE
- Chapter 8.10 — RELOCATED BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 8.12 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 8.16 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 8.20 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 8.22 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 8.24 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 8.25 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
- Chapter 8.26 — UNIFORM ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
▸Chapter 8.30 — LAKE FOREST GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Permits Required
- Article IV — Organization and Enforcement
- Article V — Grading Permit Requirements
- Article VI — Fees
- Article VII — Security
- 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 8.70 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
▸Chapter 8.72 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.74 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS
▸Title 9 — PLANNING AND ZONING
Overview- Chapter 9.02 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 9.08 — ADULT BUSINESS ZONING REGULATIONS
- 9.48 — RS RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.146 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.150 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.196 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
- Chapter 9.232 — PORTOLA BLUFF RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.236 — OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.02 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 9.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9.08 — ADULT BUSINESS ZONING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.10 — MARIJUANA REGULATION - ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 9.44 — R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.48 — RS RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.52 — STATE-MANDATED RESIDENTIAL—TWO UNIT PROJECTS
- Chapter 9.56 — R2 MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.60 — MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 9.64 — R4 SUBURBAN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.68 — RP RESIDENTIAL-PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.72 — NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.73 — MIXED-USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.112 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.124 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.140 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 9.142 — DONATION COLLECTION BOXES
- Chapter 9.144 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.146 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.148 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
▸9.150 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.151 — HOUSING ELEMENT SITES INVENTORY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.152 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES AND DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9.160 — FACILITY DESIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.162 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- 9.164 — SIGNS
- Chapter 9.166 — CABLE SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY FACILITIES DESIGN AND PLACEMENT
- Chapter 9.168 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 9.170 — REGULATION OF PERIMETER WALLS
- Chapter 9.172 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 9.176 — MOBILEHOME REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.180 — TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PROMOTIONS
- Chapter 9.182 — OUTDOOR VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.184 — DISCRETIONARY PERMITS
- Chapter 9.188 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 9.192 — CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 9.194 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 9.196 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
- Chapter 9.208 — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 9.220 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
- Chapter 9.228 — CANYON COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.232 — PORTOLA BLUFF RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9.236 — OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
▸Title 10 — ANIMALS
Overview- Chapter 10.16 — RABIES CONTROL
- Chapter 10.12 — KEEPING AND RESTRAINT OF ANIMALS
- Chapter 10.22 — FEEDING WILDLIFE
- 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
- 10.12 — KEEPING AND RESTRAINT OF ANIMALS
- 10.16 — RABIES CONTROL
- Chapter 10.20 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
- 10.22 — FEEDING WILDLIFE
- Chapter 10.28 — ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 10.32 — BARKING DOGS
- 10.36 — ANIMAL HEALTH
▸Title 11 — PEACE AND SAFETY
Overview- Division I — Offenses By or Against Public Officers or Government
- Division II — Offenses Against Public Peace
- Division III — Offenses Against Property
- Chapter 11.32 — CURFEW REGULATIONS
▸Division VII — Safety
- Chapter 11.08 — TORT CLAIMS
- Chapter 11.12 — PENALTIES FOR MULTIPLE RESPONSES
- Chapter 11.20 — OBSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 11.24 — PROPERTY PROTECTION
- Chapter 11.32 — CURFEW REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.40 — CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED
- 11.44 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 11.52 — FIREARMS AND OTHER PROJECTILE WEAPONS
- Chapter 11.56 — FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 11.60 — WATER-RELATED SAFETY PROVISIONS
- Chapter 11.61 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 11.64 — PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED ON STREET MEDIAN ISLANDS
- Chapter 11.68 — UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
▸Title 12 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 12.06 — TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
- Chapter 12.08 — TRAFFIC CONTROL
- Chapter 12.12 — SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD
- Chapter 12.16 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 12.24 — BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 12.26 — TRUCK WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 12.28 — TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
▸Title 13 — PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Overview- Chapter 13.01 — COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- Chapter 13.01 — COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- Chapter 13.02 — OPERATIONAL POLICIES
- Chapter 13.03 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND RECREATIONAL…
- Chapter 13.04 — PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13.05 — SKATEPARK REGULATIONS
- 13.06 — USER FEES
- Chapter 13.20 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 13.22 — OPEN FLAMES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED
- Chapter 13.24 — NAMING CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 13.28 — CIVIC CENTER REGULATIONS
▸Title 14 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- 14.40 — NAMING OF STREETS
- Chapter 14.05 — STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS—PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 14.08 — ENCROACHMENT, EXCAVATION, FILLING AND OBSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS
- Chapter 14.12 — PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 14.20 — APPURTENANT CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 14.24 — OBSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 14.32 — SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
- Chapter 14.36 — NEWS RACKS
- Chapter 14.40 — NAMING OF STREETS
- Chapter 14.48 — PUBLIC FRANCHISES
▸Title 16 — INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
Overview- 16.01 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.02 — INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 16.03 — FEES, FRANCHISES, PERMITS AND LICENSES
- Chapter 16.04 — CONTAINERS
- Chapter 16.05 — COLLECTION
- Chapter 16.06 — SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
- Chapter 16.07 — COLLECTION EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 16.08 — SELF-HAULERS AND GARDENERS
- Chapter 16.09 — COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 16.10 — CLEANUP RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 16.11 — PROHIBITED ACTS AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.12 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS DIVERSION
- Chapter 16.14 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
- Title SR — STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- Title RL — RESOLUTIONS LIST
- Title OL — ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE