Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Modesto Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Modesto, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 20 titles · 3,993 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Modesto
Contents
- MODESTO, CALIFORNIA - MUNICIPAL CODE
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸CHARTER
Overview- Article I — INCORPORATION AND SUCCESSION
- Article II — POWERS OF THE CITY
- Article III — ELECTIONS
- Article IV — FORM OF GOVERNMENT
- Article V — THE ELECTIVE OFFICERS
- Article VI — THE MAYOR
- Article VII — THE COUNCIL
- Article VIII — THE CITY MANAGER
- Article IX — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Article X — EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
- Article XI — APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- Article XII — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Article XIII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Article XIV — FRANCHISES
- Article XV — SCHOOL SYSTEM
- Article XVI — MISCELLANEOUS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
- Chapter 2 — LEGISLATION
- Chapter 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
- Chapter 4 — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 5 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 6 — PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
- Chapter 7 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 8 — CAMPAIGN REFORM
- Chapter 9 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 10 — CONFLICT DISCLOSURE
▸Title 3 — PUBLIC SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 1 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 2 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Article 14 — Special Speed Zones
- Article 19 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONES
- Chapter 3 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY SERVICES, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 5 — MUTUAL AID
- Chapter 7 — POLICE RESERVE
- Chapter 8 — LICENSING AND REGULATION OF AMBULANCES
- Chapter 9 — LICENSING AND REGULATION OF NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORT
- Chapter 10 — AWARD OF NON-CONSENSUAL TOWING CONTRACTS
- Chapter 11 — SECURITY ALARMS
- Chapter 12 — FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
- Chapter 13 — ANTI-THEFT DEVICE INSTALLATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF CER…
▸Title 4 — PUBLIC WELFARE, SAFETY AND HEALTH
Overview- Chapter 1 — REGULATION OF AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES
- Chapter 2 — MISDEMEANORS
- Chapter 3 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
- Chapter 4 — SUBDIVISION OF LAND
- Chapter 5 — REGULATION OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 6 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 7 — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8 — REGULATION OF PARADES
- Chapter 9 — NOISE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
- Chapter 11 — FORTUNE-TELLING
- Chapter 12 — COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
- Chapter 13 — CRIMINAL OFFENDER REGISTRATIONS
- Chapter 14 — DISCLOSURES UPON TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 15 — OUTDOOR DINING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Chapter 16 — SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17 — REGULATION OFF-SITE AUTOMOBILE SALES
- Chapter 18 — PROHIBITION AGAINST UNDERAGE DRINKING AND SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY
- Chapter 19 — MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 21 — JUNK DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS
- Chapter 22 — PUBLIC ART
- Chapter 23 — RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF SPECIFIED ITEMS DURING PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
- Chapter 24 — SMOKE SHOPS
▸Title 5 — SANITATION AND HEALTH
Overview- Chapter 1 — GENERAL SANITATION
- Chapter 2 — MASSAGE/MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 3 — FOOD AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
- Chapter 4 — ANIMALS
- Chapter 5 — SOLID WASTE
- Chapter 6 — WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 7 — SQUATTER CAMPS
- Chapter 8 — SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
- Chapter 9 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 10 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS
- Chapter 11 — RESERVED
▸Title 6 — BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
▸Title 8 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
Overview- Chapter 1 — SPECIAL FUNDS
- Chapter 2 — TAXATION
- Chapter 3 — CITY CONTRACTS
- Chapter 4 — HEALTH FACILITIES FINANCING LAW
- Chapter 5 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
- Chapter 6 — CITY OF MODESTO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES REVENUE BOND LAW
- Chapter 7 — RESERVED
- Chapter 8 — CITY OF MODESTO WATER FACILITIES REVENUE BOND LAW
- Chapter 9 — COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS
▸Title 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 2 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 3 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 4 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 5 — NUMBERING PROPERTIES
- Chapter 7 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 8 — BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 9 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 10 — MODESTO LANDMARK PRESERVATION
- Chapter 11 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 12 — Post Disaster Assessment
- Chapter 13 — RENTAL HOUSING SAFETY PROGRAM
▸Title 11 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
Overview- Chapter 1 — WATER RATES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2 — PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES
- Chapter 3 — SPUR TRACK PERMITS
- Chapter 4 — VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDED BY STATE FRANCHISE HOLDERS
- Chapter 5 — REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE …
- Chapter 6 — COLLECTIONS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CHARGES
- STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CHARTERED CITIES
- TABLE 1 - DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCES
- ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
- TABLE 2 - INITIATIVE ORDINANCES
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST