Municipal code
Monterey Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Monterey, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 39 chapters · 1,948 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Monterey
Contents
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
▸Article 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
▸Article 4 — EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR CHALLENGES TO
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Article 1 — IN GENERAL
- Article 3 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
- Article 5 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
- Article 5 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
▸Article 13 — NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 3 — RESERVED
- Chapter 4 — RESERVED
▸Chapter 6 — ANIMALS AND FOWL
▸Chapter 7 — HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Overview- Article 1 — HEALTH PERMITS
- Article 2 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE
- Article 3 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
- Article 4 — FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
- Article 7 — CANNABIS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Article 3 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
- Article 4 — FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
- Article 7 — CANNABIS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Article 3 — WATER WELL STANDARDS
- Article 4 — ELEVATORS
- Article 8 — DIGGING AND EXCAVATION ON THE FORMER FORT ORD
- Article 9 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Article 1.0 — ADOPTION OF BUILDING AND RELATED CODES
- Article 1.5 — AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA CODES
- Article 2 — FIRE ZONES
- Article 3 — WATER WELL STANDARDS
- Article 4 — ELEVATORS
- Article 5 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY
- Article 6 — PENALTIES
▸Article 7 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
▸Article 8 — DIGGING AND EXCAVATION ON THE FORMER FORT ORD
- Article 9 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Article 10 — VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 10 — CEMENTERIO EL ENCINAL
- Chapter 11 — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
▸Chapter 12 — FINANCE
▸Chapter 13 — FIRE PROTECTION
Overview- Article 1 — FIRE PROTECTION
▸Article 2 — CLEAN UP OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- Article 3 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
▸Chapter 14 — GARBAGE AND REFUSE
Overview- Article 1 — WASTE DISPOSAL
- Article 3 — ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Article 4 — RETAIL BAG REGULATIONS
- Article 2 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
▸Article 3 — ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
- Article 4 — RETAIL BAG REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15 — GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS AND SIMILAR SALES
- Chapter 16 — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
▸Chapter 17 — HARBOR AND MARINA
Overview- Article 3 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
▸Article 4 — MUNICIPAL WHARVES
- Article 5 — BERTHING, MOORING, ANCHORING
- Article 1 — HARBORMASTER AUTHORITY; APPEALS
- Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Article 3 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
▸Article 4 — MUNICIPAL WHARVES
- Article 5 — BERTHING, MOORING, ANCHORING
- Article 6 — LANDFILL AREA
- Article 7 — YELLOW BOAT CONCESSION
▸Chapter 18 — IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Overview- Article 1 — IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE GENERALLY
- Article 2 — SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
- Article 3 — INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
- Article 7 — MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER FACILITIES DISTRICT PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE
- Article 1 — IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE GENERALLY
▸Article 2 — SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
- Article 3 — INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
- Article 4 — MONTEREY DOWNTOWN PROMOTION DISTRICT
- Article 5 — NORTH FREMONT STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Article 6 — CANNERY ROW BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Article 7 — MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER FACILITIES DISTRICT PROCEDURAL
▸Chapter 19 — BUSINESS LICENSES, FEES AND CHARGES
▸Chapter 20 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Article 1 — IN GENERAL
- Article 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Article 3 — SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
- Article 4 — OPERATION OF VEHICLES
- Article 6 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Article 7 — LOADING ZONES
- Article 8 — PARKING METERS
- Article 9 — MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
- Article 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
- Article 11 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, OR DISMANTLED VEHICLES
- Article 1 — IN GENERAL
- Article 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Article 3 — SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
- Article 4 — OPERATION OF VEHICLES
▸Division 1 — GENERALLY
- Division 2 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Division 3 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
▸Division 4 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Article 5 — PEDESTRIANS
▸Article 6 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Overview- Sec. 20-74. Mobile food vending vehicles -- Findings and purpose.
- Sec. 20-79. Same -- one hour zones.
- Sec. 20-80. Same -- two hour zones.
- Sec. 20-81. Same -- central traffic district between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Sec. 20-85. Camping and sleeping in motor vehicles or trailers overnight
- Sec. 20-86. Regulation of overnight parking; Marina Lot.
▸Article 7 — LOADING ZONES
- Article 8 — PARKING METERS
▸Article 9 — MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
- Article 10 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
- Article 11 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, OR DISMANTLED VEHICLES
- Article 12 — PARKING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREA PROHIBITED
- Article 13 — PARKING IN CERTAIN AREAS WITH “FOR SALE” SIGNS PROHIBITED
- Chapter 21 — COLTON HALL MUSEUM
▸Chapter 22 — OFFENSES/NUISANCES
Overview- Article 1 — OFFENSES -- MISCELLANEOUS
▸Article 1 — OFFENSES -- MISCELLANEOUS
Overview- Sec. 22-9. Same -- tampering with, unauthorized use of, etc., fire alarm
- Sec. 22-12. Bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, etc., prohibited in certain
- Sec. 22-17. Noise--permit for use of loudspeakers, amplifiers, etc., --
- Sec. 22-18. Same -- Certain noises prohibited.
- Sec. 22-19. Regulation of Door-To-Door Solicitors.
- Sec. 22-25. Activities conducted upon quasi-public property.
- Sec. 22-26. Loitering in any parking facilities.
- Sec. 22-30. Minors prohibited in billiard rooms during certain hours.
- Sec. 22-31. Reserved.
- Sec. 22-34. Reserved.
▸Article 2 — GRAFFITI
▸Article 4 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES
▸Chapter 23 — PARKS AND LAKES
- Chapter 24 — PAWNBROKERS
▸Chapter 25 — PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES
Overview- Article 2 — DEFINITION OF TERMS
- Article 3 — POLICIES GOVERNING EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Article 5 — COMPENSATION AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
- Article 7 — EMPLOYMENT EXAMINATIONS
- Article 8 — EMPLOYMENT LISTS
- Article 9 — CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT
- Article 10 — PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND PERFORMANCE RATINGS
- Article 11 — GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Article 12 — LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROVISIONS
- Article 14 — DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
- Article 16 — EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REGULATIONS
- Article 2 — DEFINITION OF TERMS
- Article 4 — CLASSIFICATION PLAN
- Article 8 — EMPLOYMENT LISTS
- Article 12 — LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROVISIONS
- Article 16 — EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 26 — PLANNING
- Chapter 29 — RADIO AND TELEVISION
▸Chapter 30 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Overview- Article 1 — IN GENERAL
- Article 2 — OUTSIDE CONNECTIONS TO CITY SEWER SYSTEM
- Article 3 — INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF FAT, OIL AND GREASE PRETREATMENT
- Article 4 — SEWER SERVICE CHARGE AND CONNECTION FEE
- Article 2 — OUTSIDE CONNECTIONS TO CITY SEWER SYSTEM
▸Article 3 — INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF FAT, OIL AND GREASE
- Article 4 — SEWER SERVICE CHARGE AND CONNECTION FEE
- Chapter 31 — SIGNS
▸Chapter 31.5 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
Overview- Article 2 — URBAN STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Article 1 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY
- Article 2 — URBAN STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE
- Division I — TITLE, PURPOSE AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Division II — DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS
- Division III — REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Division IV — INSPECTION AND MONITORING
- Division V — ENFORCEMENT
▸Chapter 32 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
Overview- Article 1 — IN GENERAL
- Article 3 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Article 4 — SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
- Article 5 — DRIVEWAY, CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
- Article 6 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
- Article 7 — PARKING ADJUSTMENT FEES AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT FUND
- Article 8 — ENCROACHMENTS BY COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Article 2 — OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
▸Article 3 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Article 4 — SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
▸Article 5 — DRIVEWAY, CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
- Article 6 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
- Article 7 — PARKING ADJUSTMENT FEES AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- Article 8 — ENCROACHMENTS BY COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
▸Chapter 33 — SUBDIVISION
Overview- Article 3 — BASIC DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Article 5 — STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS
- Article 6 — MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
- Article 8 — COVENANT OF EASEMENT
- Article 3 — BASIC DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Article 5 — STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS
- Division 1 — PRELIMINARY MAPS
- Division 2 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Division 3 — RELATING TO VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Division 4 — FINAL MAPS
- Article 8 — COVENANT OF EASEMENT
▸Chapter 34 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
▸Chapter 35 — TAXATION
Overview- Article 3 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Article 4 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Article 5 — PUBLIC UTILITIES USE TAX
- Article 6 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TAX
- Article 7 — STREET INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Article 8 — GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Article 1 — IN GENERAL
- Article 2 — SALES AND USE TAX
▸Article 3 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Article 4 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Article 5 — PUBLIC UTILITIES USE TAX
- Article 6 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TAX
- Article 7 — STREET INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION TRANSACTIONS AND USE
- Article 8 — GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Chapter 36 — TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
▸Chapter 37 — PRESERVATION OF TREES AND SHRUBS
▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
Overview- Article 4 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Article 5A — TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Article 7 — VAF VISITOR ACCOMMODATION FACILITY DISTRICT
- Article 11 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Article 12 — AP ADMINISTRATIVE-PROFESSIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 16 — SC PLANNED COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 17 — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL DISTRICTS
- Article 18 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Article 20A — LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
- Article 22 — USE PERMITS; VARIANCES
- Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
- Article 26 — AMENDMENTS
- Article 27 — APPEALS
- Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
- Article 1 — TITLE, COMPONENTS, AND PURPOSES
- Article 2 — ORGANIZATION, APPLICABILITY, AND INTERPRETATION
- Article 3 — DEFINITIONS
- Article 4 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Article 5A — TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
- Article 7 — VAF VISITOR ACCOMMODATION FACILITY DISTRICT
- Article 11 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Article 12 — AP ADMINISTRATIVE-PROFESSIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 15 — HISTORIC PROPERTIES
- Article 16 — SC PLANNED COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 16A — RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY IN THE GARDEN ROAD I-R-130 ZONING DISTRICT
- Article 16B — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 16C — MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 16D — CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 16E — REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
▸Article 17 — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL DISTRICTS
- Article 18 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Article 19 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
- Article 20 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
- Article 20A — LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
▸Article 21 — ZONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; FEES AND DEPOSITS
- Article 22 — USE PERMITS; VARIANCES
- Article 23 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
- Article 25 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Article 26 — AMENDMENTS
- Article 27 — APPEALS
- Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
- Article 29 — ENFORCEMENT
- Article 30 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION