Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Los Altos Hills, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 15 titles · 1,255 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Los Altos Hills
Contents
▸Title 2 — Administration
Overview▸Chapter 2 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
▸Chapter 3 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 4 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 5 — OFFICIAL NAME
- Chapter 6 — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
▸Title 3 — Finance
▸Title 4 — Public Safety
Overview- Chapter 1 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION
▸Chapter 3 — TRAFFIC
Overview- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — Traffic Administration
- Article 3 — Enforcement and Obedience
- Article 4 — Traffic Control Devices
- Article 5 — Turning Movements
- Article 6 — One-Way Streets and Alleys
- Article 7 — Special Stops Required
- Article 8 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Article 9 — Pedestrians
- Article 10 — Stopping, Standing and Parking
- Article 11 — Private Roads
- Article 12 — Truck Traffic Routes
- Article 13 — Speed Limits
- Article 14 — Transportation Demand Management Programs
- Article 15 — Preferential Parking Districts
- Chapter 4 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 5 — ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF ABANDONED AND OTHER VEHICLES
- Chapter 6 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 7 — SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS
▸Chapter 8 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Materials Regulated
- Article 3 — Containment Standards
- Article 4 — Hazardous Materials Management Plan
- Article 5 — Hazardous Materials Inventory
- Article 6 — Responsibility
- Article 7 — Inspections and Records
- Article 8 — Application for Permit
- Article 9 — Denial
- Article 10 — Remedial Action
- Article 11 — Hearing Procedure
- Article 12 — Enforcement
- Article 13 — Miscellaneous
- Article 14 — Compliance Schedule
- Chapter 9 — AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READERS
▸Title 5 — Public Welfare, Morals and Conduct
▸Title 6 — Sanitation and Health
▸Title 7 — Public Works
▸Title 8 — Building Regulations
Overview- Chapter 1 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 1.1 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (VOLUMES 1 AND 2)
- Chapter 1.2 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 1.3 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 1.4 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 1.5 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 1.6 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 1.7 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 1.8 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 1.9 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 1.10 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
▸Division 4.1 — PLANNING AND DESIGN
- Chapter 1.11 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 2 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
- Chapter 3 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
- Chapter 4 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Chapter 6 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
- Chapter 7 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL ADDITION CHARGES
- Chapter 8 — CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 9 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR EXPEDITED PERMITTING
- Chapter 10 — CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMITS
- Chapter 11 — STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 9 — Subdivisions and Plan Lines
Overview▸Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Article 1 — Title, Purposes and Objectives
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — General Provisions
- Article 4 — Preliminary Maps and Hearings
- Article 5 — Tentative Maps
- Article 5 — (1). Vesting Tentative Maps
- Article 6 — Tentative Lot Design and Development Plans
- Article 7 — Road Design Standards
- Article 8 — Soils Reports
- Article 9 — Geologic Reports
- Article 10 — Appeals
- Article 11 — Improvements
- Article 12 — Final Maps Including Parcel Maps
- Article 13 — Improvement Agreements, Security and Insurance
- Article 14 — Park and Recreation Requirements
- Article 15 — Conditional Exceptions
- Article 16 — Senate Bill 9 Lot Splits
- Chapter 2 — OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
▸Title 10 — Zoning and Site Development
Overview▸Chapter 1 — ZONING
Overview- Article 1 — Title, Scope, Purposes and Interpretation
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Establishment of Districts and General Provisions
- Article 4 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Article 5 — Residential-Agricultural (R-A) Zone - Area, Coverage, Height and Setback Limitations
- Article 6 — Off-Street Parking
- Article 7 — Residential-Agricultural District (R-A)
- Article 8 — Open Space Reserve District (OSR)
- Article 9 — Upper Neary Quarry Lands
- Article 10 — Appeals, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Conditional Development Permits and …
- Article 11 — Administration and Enforcement
- Article 12 — Short-Term Rental of Residential Property
- Article 13 — Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Article 14 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Article 15 — Objective Standards for Qualified Senate Bill 9 Lot Splits and Development Projects
- Article 16 — Multi-Family Development Standards
▸Chapter 2 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
Overview- Article 1 — Applicability, Purposes, Interpretation
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Permits Required
- Article 4 — Grading
- Article 5 — Drainage and Erosion Control
- Article 6 — Pathway Dedication, Maintenance and Improvement
- Article 7 — Building Siting, View Protection, Ridgeline Preservation, Creek Protection
- Article 8 — Landscaping
- Article 9 — Recreation Courts
- Article 10 — Outdoor Lighting
- Article 11 — Driveways
- Article 12 — Road Right-of-Way Dedication
- Article 13 — Administration and Enforcement
- Article 14 — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Measures
▸Title 11 — Land Mark Designation and Preservation
▸Title 12 — Parks and Recreation
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table
- Title SO — Special Ordinances Not Codified but to Remain in Effect