Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Milpitas Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Milpitas, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 13 titles · 3,145 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Milpitas
Contents
▸Title I — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3 — VACANCY ON CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 4 — CONTRACT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 5 — SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 12 — PAYROLL
- Chapter 13 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (Ordinance No. 105, 1/7/63)
- Chapter 14 — CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
- Chapter 20 — STANDARD PROCEDURES
- Chapter 21 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 200 — GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 210 — REGULATION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
- Chapter 300 — REGULATION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF FORMER CITY OFFICIALS
- Chapter 310 — OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
- Chapter 400 — MAYORAL AND COUNCILMANIC TERM LIMITS
- Chapter 500 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 600 — DISPLAY OF FLAGS
▸Title II — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 1 — CODE ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 1.5 — STREAMLINED SOLAR PERMITTING
- Chapter 1.6 — EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
- Chapter 2 — MOVING AND DEMOLITION
- Chapter 3 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 3.5 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 4 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 5 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 6 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 7 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 10 — SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 11 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 12 — CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 13 — GRADING, EXCAVATION, PAVING AND EROSION CONTROL
- Chapter 14 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15 — FIREPLACE/WOODSMOKE POLLUTION
- Chapter 16 — WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 19 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 20 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 21 — ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
- Chapter 90 — THE 1982 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE (Repealed)
- Chapter 150 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 160 — REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS
- Chapter 170 — GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICES
▸Title III — BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Overview- Chapter 1 — BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 3 — ADVERTISING AND LITTER
- Chapter 4 — ADULT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5 — SINGLE-USE BAGS
- Chapter 6 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS
- Chapter 7 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 8 — PROHIBITION OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (EPS) FOAM FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Chapter 13 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 16 — INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINAL DESIGNATION AND ACCESS
- Chapter 17 — NITROGEN GAS FRANCHISE (AIR PRODUCTS)
- Chapter 18 — NITROGEN GAS FRANCHISE (PRAXAIR, INC.)
- Chapter 19 — NON-EXCLUSIVE NITROGEN GAS FRANCHISE
- Chapter 22 — CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
- Chapter 30 — MOBILE HOME PARK RENT INCREASES
- Chapter 31 — MINIMUM WAGE
- Chapter 32 — RESPONSIBLE CONSTRUCTION
▸Title V — PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
Overview- Chapter 1 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 2 — FOOD HANDLING
- Chapter 3 — SEWAGE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 7 — LIABILITY OF SOCIAL HOSTS WHO ALLOW OR ENCOURAGE UNDERAGE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL
- Chapter 8 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 9 — PARKS
- Chapter 10 — AIR GUNS
- Chapter 13 — SHOPPING CART REMOVAL, IMPOUNDMENT AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 14 — DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
- Chapter 15 — RESIDENTIAL TRESPASS, CANVASSING AND SOLICITATION
- Chapter 16 — UNLAWFUL PRESENCE IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOTS
- Chapter 17 — REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF VISUAL MATERIALS
- Chapter 18 — ENFORCEMENT OF USE REGULATIONS AT DESIGNATED PUBLIC SITES AND FACILITIES
- Chapter 19 — VEHICLE USE FOR HUMAN HABITATION
- Chapter 20 — PUBLIC ART POLICY
- Chapter 100 — TRAFFIC
- Chapter 102 — AMBULANCE FRANCHISE
- Chapter 104 — SKATEBOARD REGULATIONS
- Chapter 200 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 202 — WEED, RUBBISH, REFUSE, DIRT CONTROL AND ABATEMENT
- Chapter 203 — REGULATION OF GRAFFITI
- Chapter 210 — ANIMAL REGULATION
- Chapter 213 — NOISE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 214 — MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
- Chapter 215 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN PLACES
- Chapter 220 — BAIL
- Chapter 300 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 304 — SECURITY BARS
- Chapter 400 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 500 — NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION
- Chapter 1000 — RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS
- Chapter 1100 — EXPANDED PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1200 — HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
▸Title VIII — PUBLIC WORKS
Overview- Chapter 1 — WATER SYSTEM
▸Chapter 2 — MILPITAS SANITARY CODE
Overview- Article I — Definitions
- Article II — General Provisions
- Article III — Main Sewers and Trunk Sewers
- Article IV — Side Sewers: House Laterals and House Sewers
- Article V — General Provisions for Use of Public Sewers
- Article VI — Sewer Service Charges
- Article VII — Fees
- Article VIII — Reimbursement of Excess Costs
- Article IX — Adjustments and Exceptions
- Article X — Reimbursement Contracts and Grants in Aid
- Article XI — Design Standards
- Article XII — Title, Effective Date
- Article XIII — Responsibility for Maintenance
- Chapter 3 — BACKFLOW PREVENTION & CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
- Chapter 4 — FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 5 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPES
- Chapter 6 — WATER CONSERVATION
▸Title X — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
▸Title XI — PLANNING AND ANNEXATION
Overview- Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 3 — STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
- Chapter 4 — CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 13 — JUNK CARS
- Chapter 14 — PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 15 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 16 — STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
- Chapter 20 — CONVERSION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS TO OTHER USES
- Chapter 200 — PLAN LINES
- Chapter 500 — EASEMENTS
- Chapter 1000 — STREET SYSTEM
▸Title XIII — ZONING
Overview▸Part B
Overview- Chapter B.2 — ZONES
- Chapter B.4 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.6 — COMMERCIAL ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.8 — MIXED USE ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.10 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.12 — METRO SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.16 — MILPITAS COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
- Chapter B.18 — OTHER ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.20 — OVERLAY ZONES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter B.22 — "H" HILLSIDE COMBINING DISTRICT
▸Part C
Overview- Chapter C.2 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter C.4 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter C.6 — Parking and Loading
- Chapter C.8 — SIGNS
- Chapter C.10 — SPECIFIC TO USES
- Chapter C.12 — DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter C.16 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter C.18 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, AND PARCELS
▸Part D