Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Mendocino County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Mendocino County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 29 titles · 3,377 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Mendocino County
Contents
- PREFACE
- HOW TO USE YOUR CODE
- ORDINANCE NO. 1455
- RESOLUTION NO. 75-175
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — IN GENERAL
- Chapter 2.08 — SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 2.14 — COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE FOR GRAND JURORS AND PETIT JURORS
- Chapter 2.16 — COUNTY OFFICES CONSOLIDATED
- Chapter 2.20 — COUNTY LAND SURVEYOR
- Chapter 2.24 — BOARD OF BUILDING AND HOUSING APPEALS.
- Chapter 2.28 — COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Chapter 2.30 — THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.32 — PURCHASING AGENT
- Chapter 2.33 — ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR BIDDING FOR PUBLIC CONTRACTS
- Chapter 2.36 — AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
- Chapter 2.38 — SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.40 — SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.42 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
- Chapter 2.44 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- Chapter 2.48 — THE PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.50 — MENDOCINO COUNTY FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.52 — PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.54 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF LAND USE MATTERS
- Chapter 2.56 — DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- Chapter 2.62 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.65 — FEES FOR PROBATION REPORTS
- Chapter 2.68 — MENDOCINO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 2.70 — PROBATION OFFICER
- Chapter 2.72 — HUMAN RESOURCES
- Chapter 2.76 — COUNTY HEARING OFFICER
▸Title 5 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
- Chapter 5.08 — COUNTY WARRANTS
- Chapter 5.12 — DAMAGE REASSESSMENT
- Chapter 5.15 — POSSESSORY INTEREST REASSESSMENT
- Chapter 5.16 — SALES AND USE TAXES
- Chapter 5.20 — TAX IMPOSED ON TRANSIENTS
- Chapter 5.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 5.28 — SEWER CHARGES IN MEADOWBROOK MANOR
- Chapter 5.32 — TAXES FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS
- Chapter 5.36 — FIRE PROTECTION MITIGATION FEE
- Chapter 5.52 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST FUND
- Chapter 5.62 — GENERAL LIABILITY TRUST FUND
- Chapter 5.63 — OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF IMPACT MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRUST FUND
- Chapter 5.72 — UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND
- Chapter 5.82 — ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FACILITY LEASE OF PROPER…
- Chapter 5.92 — COSTS OF INCARCERATION
- Chapter 5.100 — WILLIAMSON ACT ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 5.110 — PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION FEES ON LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCIES
- Chapter 5.130 — DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO INVEST TO TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 5.140 — MENDOCINO COUNTY LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 5.150 — ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
- Chapter 5.170 — LIBRARY SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 5.180 — MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ACT
- Chapter 5.200 — COUNTY ESSENTIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Title 6 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 6.06 — FILM PERMIT
- Chapter 6.12 — TIMBER, ROUGH LUMBER MILLS, MANUFACTURING PLANTS.
- Chapter 6.16 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
- Chapter 6.20 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 6.24 — PROHIBITING THE DISTRIBUTION AND DISPLAY OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 6.28 — SALE OF CHEMICALS
- Chapter 6.29 — CONDITIONS ON THE DISPLAY OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PSEUDOEPHEDRINE WITH OTHER ACT…
- Chapter 6.32 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 6.35 — RIGHT TO INDUSTRY
- Chapter 6.36 — CANNABIS FACILITIES BUSINESSES
▸Title 7 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
▸Title 8 — PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — FIREARMS—SHOOTING
- Chapter 8.05 — COMMUNITY BILL OF RIGHTS (MEASURE S)
- Chapter 8.08 — CURFEW—MINORS
- Chapter 8.16 — JUVENILE DETENTION HOME
- Chapter 8.20 — JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION
- Chapter 8.24 — LOST AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 8.28 — COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
- Chapter 8.32 — LAW LIBRARY
- Chapter 8.40 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 8.44 — TRESPASS
- Chapter 8.48 — WORK/EDUCATION FURLOUGH PROGRAM
- Chapter 8.52 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 8.56 — REWARD
- Chapter 8.60 — RESPONSE ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.64 — AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.68 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
- Chapter 8.69 — COUNTY COMMISSION ON MEDICAL CARE
- Chapter 8.70 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASES
- Chapter 8.72 — UNLAWFUL PANHANDLING
- Chapter 8.75 — UNIFORM NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 8.76 — ABATEMENT PROCEDURE FOR NUISANCES CAUSED BY CANNABIS CULTIVATION
- Chapter 8.77 — HAZARDOUS VEGETATION, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, RUBBISH, AND WEEDS
- Chapter 8.80 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
- Chapter 8.85 — SERVICE OF ALCOHOL TO MINORS AT EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 8.86 — CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC AREAS WITHIN THE TOWN OF MENDOCINO
- Chapter 8.95 — CORONER'S FEES
- Chapter 8.100 — NOISE CONTROL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.200 — GRAFFITI SUPPRESSION
- Chapter 8.300 — SMARTMETER MORATORIUM
- Chapter 8.400 — DECLARE INTENTIONALLY KILLED AND LEFT STANDING TREES A PUBLIC NUISANCE
▸Title 9 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Chapter 9.05 — EMERGENCY AND PRE-HOSPITAL MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEM
- Chapter 9.08 — RESTAURANTS
- Chapter 9.12 — REGULATION OF SEWAGE AND SEPTAGE PUMPERS
- Chapter 9.16 — FEES PERTAINING TO HEALTH OR SANITATION
- Chapter 9.20 — SMOKING IN COUNTY BUILDINGS
- Chapter 9.24 — MENDOCINO COUNTY WATER HAULERS' ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.28 — REGULATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORED IN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
- Chapter 9.31 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION REGULATION
- Chapter 9.32 — SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL AND HEALTH PROTECTION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.33 — OUTDOOR BURNING
- Chapter 9.34 — FIRST 5 MENDOCINO COUNTY ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.35 — IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.37 — THE REPEAL OF (MEASURE G) MENDOCINO COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 9.36 CANNABIS PERSONAL …
- Chapter 9.40 — DISEASE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
- Chapter 9.41 — SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 9.42 — DISPOSABLE FOOD WARE
▸Title 9A — SOLID WASTE
Overview- Chapter 9A.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 9A.08 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9A.12 — COLLECTION FRANCHISES
- Chapter 9A.16 — CONTAINERS
- Chapter 9A.20 — COLLECTION CHARGES
- Chapter 9A.24 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 9A.28 — EDIBLE FOOD GENERATORS
- Chapter 9A.32 — MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS—COMPOST AND MULCH USE
▸Title 10 — ANIMALS
▸Title 10A — AGRICULTURE
Overview- Chapter 10A.04 — AERIAL APPLICATION OF PHENOXY HERBICIDES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 10A.08 — PROTECTION AGAINST PLANT PESTS
- Chapter 10A.12 — AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORS
- Chapter 10A.13 — AGRICULTURAL NUISANCES AND CONSUMER DISCLOSURES
- Chapter 10A.14 — PREVENTION OF GRAPELEAF INFESTATION
- Chapter 10A.15 — PROHIBITION ON THE PROPAGATION, CULTIVATION, RAISING AND GROWING OF GENETICAL…
- Chapter 10A — 15A - ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS ON THE PROPAGATION, CULTIVATION, RAISING AND GROWI…
- Chapter 10A.16 — DEVICE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION FEES.
- Chapter 10A.17 — MENDOCINO CANNABIS CULTIVATION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 10A.18 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION PILOT PROGRAM
▸Title 13 — CABLE TELEVISION
▸Title 14 — RECREATION AND PUBLIC LANDS
Overview- Chapter 14.04 — JURISDICTION OVER COW MOUNTAIN LAND
- Chapter 14.08 — RECREATION AREAS
- Chapter 14.12 — REGULATION OF WATERCRAFT
- Chapter 14.16 — COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
- Chapter 14.20 — ANIMALS PROHIBITED FROM COUNTY BUILDINGS
- Chapter 14.24 — POLITICAL ADVERTISING ON COUNTY PROPERTY
- Chapter 14.28 — USE OF COUNTY PARKS
- Chapter 14.32 — CAMPING RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
▸Title 15 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.08 — TRAFFIC REGULATION OVER CERTAIN BRIDGES
- Chapter 15.12 — PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.14 — RESERVED
- Chapter 15.16 — PROTECTION OF COUNTY ROADS
- Chapter 15.20 — ENCROACHMENT UPON COUNTY HIGHWAYS
- Chapter 15.24 — ADVERTISING ADJACENT TO LANDSCAPED FREEWAYS
- Chapter 15.28 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 15.32 — CONTROL OF VEHICULAR USE ON PUBLIC BEACHES, DUNES AND SENSITIVE WILDLIFE HABIT…
- Chapter 15.36 — SKATEBOARDS
▸Title 16 — WATER AND SEWAGE
▸Title 17 — DIVISION OF LAND REGULATIONS
▸Title 18 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 18.04 — IN GENERAL
- Chapter 18.08 — CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
- Chapter 18.12 — STRUCTURES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED IN THIS TITLE
- Chapter 18.14 — RELOCATION ASSISTANCE TO TENANTS EVICTED DUE TO UNSAFE OR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
- Chapter 18.16 — MASTER GRID AND PROPERTY NUMBERING SYSTEM
- Chapter 18.20 — MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
- Chapter 18.23 — REGULATIONS FOR LIMITED DENSITY RURAL DWELLINGS
- Chapter 18.25 — REGULATIONS FOR STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND ORGANIC WAS…
- Chapter 18.30 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS ARTICLE I
- Chapter 18.35 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING AND REUSE
- Chapter 18.40 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REVIEW PROCESS
- Chapter 18.50 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING PROCESS
- Chapter 18.70 — EXCAVATION AND GRADING
▸Title 21 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
▸Title 22 — LAND USAGE
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE