Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Los Gatos Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Los Gatos, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 36 chapters · 2,257 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Los Gatos
Contents
- THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
▸Chapter 4 — ANIMALS AND FOWL
- Chapter 5 — BICYCLES AND REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES
▸Chapter 6 — BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Article II — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Article III — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Article IV — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Article V — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Article VI — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Article VII — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Article VIII — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Article IX — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Article X — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Article XI — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Article XII — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Article XIII — CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE
- Article XIV — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Article XV — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
▸Article XVI — BUILDING RELOCATION CODE OF THE TOWN
▸Chapter 7 — CABLE TELEVISION
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — GRANT OF FRANCHISE
- Article III — REGULATION OF FRANCHISE
- Article IV — GENERAL FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS
- Article V — REPORTS
- Article VI — FRANCHISE VIOLATIONS
- Article VII — OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Article VIII — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
- Article IX — SERVICE PROVISIONS
- Article X — RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE GRANTOR
- Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 8 — CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
- Chapter 9 — RESERVED
▸Chapter 10 — FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
▸Chapter 11 — DISCARDED MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS, EXCLUDED WASTE, AND WEEDS
▸Chapter 12 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
▸Chapter 13 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview▸Article II — STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
▸Article III — REGULATION OF FACILITIES WHERE MATERIALS WHICH ARE OR MAY BECOME TOXIC GASES ARE…
- Article IV — WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES
▸Chapter 14 — LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
▸Article II — LICENSES
- Article III — CONSTRUCTION TAX
▸Article IV — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Article VI — PRIVATE PATROL
▸Article VII — PUSHCARTS
▸Article VIII — RENTAL AND OTHER LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES
▸Article VIII — V. - MOBILE HOME RENTAL AND OTHER TENANT/LANDLORD DISPUTES
- Article IX — MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION AND COMMERCIAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
- Article X — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Article XI — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE PRACTIONERS
- Article XII — CULTIVATION AND USE OF MARIJUANA
- Article XIII — FIREARMS DEALERS
- Article XIV — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
▸Chapter 15 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
▸Article IV — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Article V — PEDESTRIANS
- Article VI — TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNS, SIGNALS, DEVICES AND MARKINGS
- Article VII — TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES
- Article VIII — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Article IX — MITIGATION OF ROAD IMPACTS CAUSED BY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
▸Chapter 18 — OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — HOUSEHOLD SALES
▸Article III — MINORS
▸Article IV — OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS
▸Article V — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
- Article VI — SMOKING REGULATIONS
- Article VII — WEAPONS
- Article VIII — PUBLIC URINATION OR DEFECATION
- Article IX — DRONES AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 19 — PARKS AND RECREATION
▸Chapter 22 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
▸Chapter 23 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
▸Chapter 26 — TREES AND SHRUBS
▸Chapter 28 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Overview▸Article III — TOW TRUCKS
- Article IV — HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES
- Article V — AMBULANCE PERMITS
▸Chapter 29 — ZONING REGULATIONS
Overview▸Article I — IN GENERAL
Overview- Division 1 — MISCELLANEOUS
- Division 2 — TREE PROTECTION
- Division 3 — SIGNS
- Division 4 — PARKING
- Division 5 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, LOTS AND USES
- Division 6 — HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Division 7 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Division 8 — STATE MANDATED DENSITY BONUS
- Division 9 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Division 10 — TWO-UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
▸Article II — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Overview- Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — COMPLIANCE REVIEW
- Division 3 — APPROVALS
- Division 3A — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Division 3B — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Division 4 — POST-APPROVAL ACTIONS
- Division 5 — PROCEDURES
- Division 6 — AMENDMENT
- Division 7 — ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES
- Division 8 — CONVERSIONS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS TO OTHER USES
- Division 9 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- Article III — ZONE REGULATIONS GENERALLY
▸Article IV — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Overview- Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — RC OR RESOURCE CONSERVATION ZONE
- Division 3 — HR OR HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Division 4 — R-1 OR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Division 5 — R-D OR DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Division 6 — R-M OR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Division 7 — R-1D OR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN ZONE
- Division 8 — RMH OR MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Article V — NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES
▸Article VII — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
▸Article VIII — OVERLAY ZONES AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
▸Article IX — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Overview- Division 1 — General Provisions
- Division 2 — Definitions
- Division 3 — Applicability
- Division 4 — Duties and Powers of the Floodplain Administrator
- Division 5 — Permits for Floodplain Development
- Division 6 — Site Plans and Construction Documents
- Division 7 — Inspections
- Division 8 — Variances
- Division 9 — Violations
- Division 10 — Buildings and Structures
- Division 11 — Subdivisions
- Division 12 — Site Improvements, Utilities, and Limitations
- Division 13 — Installation of Manufactured Homes
- Division 14 — Recreational Vehicles
- Division 15 — Other Development
- Division 16 — Flood Control Projects
- Chapter 30 — NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE 1968 CODE
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE - ORDINANCES
- STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE