Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Moorpark Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Moorpark, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 14 titles · 1,610 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Moorpark
Contents
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.08 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.12 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.14 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.20 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.24 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.28 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.32 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.36 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.38 — ARTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.44 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 2.48 — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- Chapter 2.52 — HOLIDAYS
- Chapter 2.56 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.60 — PRICE REGULATION DURING A PROCLAIMED DISASTER
- Chapter 2.70 — MOORPARK CITY LIBRARY
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.08 — INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC PROJECTS
- Chapter 3.14 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST CITY
- Chapter 3.16 — INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
- Chapter 3.18 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — HOME MORTGAGE FINANCING PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.24 — DEBT COLLECTION
- Chapter 3.28 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 3.32 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
▸Chapter 3.36 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Overview- Article I — Fire Protection Facilities Fee
- Article II — Police Facilities Development Impact Fee
- Article III — Library Facilities Development Impact Fee
- Article IV — City Hall Development Impact Fee
- Article V — Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fee
- Article VI — Park and Recreation Facilities Development Impact Fee
- Article VII — Art in Public Places Fee
- Chapter 3.40 — REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.44 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.48 — PAYMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL ACTION
▸Title 5 — Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
Overview▸Chapter 5.06 — CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
Overview- Article I — Franchises Generally
- Article II — Intent
- Article III — Short Title and Definitions
- Article IV — Franchise Terms and Conditions
- Article V — Franchise Applications and Renewal
- Article VI — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
- Article VII — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirements
- Article VIII — Construction Requirements
- Article IX — Standards
- Article X — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
- Article XI — Records and Reports
- Article XII — Review of System Performance
- Article XIII — Franchise Violations
- Article XIV — Exceptions
- Article XV — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
- Article XVI — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
- Article XVII — Separability
- Chapter 5.07 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS REGISTRATION PERMIT
- Chapter 5.16 — AUCTIONEERS
- Chapter 5.18 — ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMER PERMIT
- Chapter 5.24 — BINGO GAME PERMIT
- Chapter 5.32 — PAWNBROKERS, THRIFT SHOP OWNERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
- Chapter 5.44 — HOTELS AND MOTELS
- Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THERAPISTS
- Chapter 5.52 — MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION
- Chapter 5.56 — MOTOR VEHICLE RACES
- Chapter 5.60 — NEWSRACKS
- Chapter 5.62 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
- Chapter 5.64 — STREET VENDOR (FOOD TRUCK) VENDOR PERMIT
- Chapter 5.66 — ITINERANT HAWKERS, PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND MERCHANTS
- Chapter 5.68 — HIGH STREET ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
▸Title 6 — Animal Regulations
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — ANIMAL COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 6.09 — ANIMAL NUISANCE PROCEDURES — BARKING DOGS
- Chapter 6.12 — IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 6.16 — LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
- Chapter 6.20 — RABIES CONTROL
- Chapter 6.24 — WILD ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.28 — DOGS USED BY PEACE OFFICERS
- Chapter 6.32 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
- Chapter 6.36 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ALTERNATIVE
▸Title 8 — Health and Safety
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — PUBLIC HEALTH
- Chapter 8.08 — GARBAGE AND FLY CONTROL
- Chapter 8.12 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 8.14 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 8.20 — BACKFLOW PREVENTION CERTIFICATION
▸Chapter 8.24 — TEMPORARY SHELTERS
- Chapter 8.28 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8.32 — PROHIBITIONS ON SMOKING
▸Chapter 8.36 — SOLID WASTE
Overview- Article I — General Regulations
- Article II — Unauthorized Containers
- Article III — Solid Waste Franchises, Fees, Equipment, Collection, and Collection Activities
- Article IV — Unlawful and Prohibited Acts
- Article V — Large Event and Large Venue Waste Management
- Article VI — Construction and Demolition Materials Management
- Article VII — Self-Haulers
- Article VIII — Enforcement
- Chapter 8.40 — WATER WELL STANDARDS
- Chapter 8.44 — WATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 8.48 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 8.50 — SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 8.52 — STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.56 — TOBACCO ADVERTISING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY
- Chapter 8.60 — ALCOHOL ADVERTISING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY
- Chapter 8.64 — FIREWORKS PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.65 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
▸Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Overview- Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST GOVERNMENT
▸Chapter 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
▸Chapter 9.12 — OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.16 — OFFENSES INVOLVING MINORS
- Chapter 9.20 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Chapter 9.24 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.28 — NOISE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 9.32 — SOCIAL HOST
- Chapter 9.36 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview▸Chapter 10.04 — TRAFFIC CODE
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Operation of Motor Vehicles
- Article III — Stopping, Standing and Parking
- Article IV — Weight Limits
- Article V — Solicitation in Public Right-of-Way and within Commercial Parking Areas
- Article VI — Collection of Administrative Fees for Towed Vehicles
- Article VII — Bus Zone Location Exception
- Chapter 10.08 — PRIVATE ROADS AND PARKING FACILITIES
- Chapter 10.12 — ABANDONED OR INOPERATIVE MOTOR VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.16 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.20 — SKATEBOARD, MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, MOTORIZED SCOOTER, ROLLER SKATE AND…
- Chapter 10.22 — COST RECOVERY OF POLICE SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSES FROM DRIVING UNDER TH…
▸Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Overview▸Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Application for and Issuance of Permits
- Article III — Special Provisions for Construction Permits
- Article IV — Special Provisions for Excavation and Encroachment Permits
- Article V — Special Provisions for Moving Permits
- Article VI — Overhead Structures and Flagpoles
- Article VII — Plantings in Rights-of-Way
- Article VIII — Microtrenching and Other Standards for Internet Service Providers
- Article IX — Appeals and Penalties
- Chapter 12.08 — TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS
- Chapter 12.12 — HISTORIC TREES, NATIVE OAK TREES AND MATURE TREES
- Chapter 12.16 — PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND CIVIC CENTER
- Chapter 12.20 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 12.24 — HOME ACRES BUFFER ZONE
- Chapter 12.26 — STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
▸Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 15.08 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.14 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.17 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.21 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING S…
- Chapter 15.22 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.23 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 15.26 — CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 15.28 — EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE REPAIRS
- Chapter 15.32 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.36 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- Chapter 15.40 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 15.44 — SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES
▸Title 16 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.08 — STREETS
- Chapter 16.12 — ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS
▸Chapter 16.16 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.20 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND CONSOLIDATIONS
- Chapter 16.24 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.28 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 16.30 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION PROJECTS
- Chapter 16.32 — FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 16.36 — SECURITY AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.40 — MAPS FOR FINANCIAL AND/OR CONVEYANCE PURPOSES
- Chapter 16.44 — PUBLIC PARKLAND DEDICATIONS AND/OR FEES
- Chapter 16.48 — OTHER DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
- Chapter 16.50 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENT
- Chapter 16.52 — WAIVER OF PARCEL MAPS
▸Chapter 16.56 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
- Chapter 16.60 — URBAN LOT SPLITS
▸Title 17 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — AUTHORITY, PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
- Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES, BOUNDARIES AND MAPS
- Chapter 17.16 — PURPOSES OF ZONES
- Chapter 17.20 — USES BY ZONE
- Chapter 17.24 — DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.28 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
- Chapter 17.30 — LIGHTING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.32 — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.36 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC ZONES AND ZONE TYPES
- Chapter 17.38 — HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 17.40 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.42 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.44 — APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.48 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 17.50 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 17.52 — NONCONFORMITIES AND SUBSTANDARD LOTS
- Chapter 17.53 — NOISE
- Chapter 17.56 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 17.64 — DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.72 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY ZONE (SP-D)
- Chapter 17.74 — SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2/SPECIFIC PLAN 95-2, MOORPARK HIGHLANDS SPECIFIC PLAN
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table