Skip to content

Earlier editions: 2026-09

APPENDIX›ORDINANCES›ORDINANCE NO. 186

Moraga Municipal Code § 8 Effective Date

Moraga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Moraga

Cite as: Moraga Municipal Code SECTION 8 · Text as of 2026-10-04

This ordinance becomes effective thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.

The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on July 25, 2001, and was adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the Town Council on August 8, 2001, by the following vote:

AYES: Vice Mayor Michael Majchrzak, Councilmember Lori Landis, Councilmember Dale Walwark and Councilmember Dennis Cunnane
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor William Vaughn

___________

William Vaughn, Mayor

ATTEST:

___________ Carol Lau, Town Clerk

Title 4

HEALTH AND SAFETY*

Division 40 General

Chapter 40-2 Regulations

Article 40-2.2 Health Officer Cuts Utilities

Sections:

40-2.202 Health officer to disconnect utilities.

Division 44 Dangerous Materials

Chapter 44-2 Fireworks

Sections:

44-2.002 Restrictions—Exceptions.

Division 46 Traffic Regulations

Chapter 46-4 Miscellaneous Provisions

Sections:

46-4.003 Parking—Commercial vehicles.

46-4.004 Parking—Seventy-two or more consecutive hours.

46-4.008 Parking—Removal of parked vehicles.

Chapter 46-6 Nonvehicular Activities in Rights-of-Way

Sections:

46-6.002 Definitions.

46-6.004 Dangerous activities—Board findings.

46-6.006 Prohibited activities.

46-6.008 When light or reflector required.

46-6.010 Acts interfering with adjacent business.

Chapter 46-10 Preferential Parking Privileges

Article 46-10.2 General

Sections:

46-10.202 Intent, purpose and authority.

Article 46-10.4 Definitions

Sections:

46-10.402 General.

46-10.404 Director.

46-10.406 Permit-parking area.

46-10.408 Parking permit.

46-10.410 Valid application.

Article 46-10.6 Permit-parking Areas

Sections:

46-10.602 General.

46-10.604 Nonresident parking problem.

46-10.606 Criteria.

Article 46-10.8 Designation Process

Sections:

46-10.802 Petition.

46-10.804 Director recommends.

46-10.806 Board determines.

46-10.808 Designation removal.

Article 46-10.10 Resident Parking Permits

Sections:

46-10.1002 General.

46-10.1004 Number limit.

46-10.1006 Issuance.

46-10.1008 Fee.

46-10.1010 Display.

46-10.1012 Record.

46-10.1014 Permit revocation.

Article 46-10.12 Area Posting

Sections:

46-10.1202 Posting.

Article 46-10.14 Violations

Sections:

46-10.1402 Violation.

Article 46-10.16 Exemptions

Sections:

46-10.1602 Initial ten-day grace period.

46-10.1604 Emergency vehicles.

46-10.1606 Service vehicle.

46-10.1608 Disabled and handicapped.

Article 46-10.18 Appeals

Sections:

46-10.1802 Appeal, fee.

Division 48 Ambulances

Chapter 48-2 General Provisions

Sections:

48-2.002 Title.

48-2.004 Purpose.

48-2.006 Exemptions.

Chapter 48-4 Definitions

Sections:

48-4.002 Generally.

48-4.004 Ambulance.

48-4.006 Ambulance service.

48-4.008 Attendant.

48-4.010 Driver.

48-4.011 Limited advanced life support and advanced life support.

48-4.012 Emergency response areas.

48-4.014 Emergency response area list.

48-4.016 Health officer.

48-4.018 Medical director.

48-4.022 Permit officer.

48-4.023 Permit.

48-4.024 Sheriff.

Chapter 48-6 Permits

Sections:

48-6.002 Required.

48-6.004 Application—Forms.

48-6.006 Application—Required data.

48-6.008 Applicant—Investigation.

48-6.012 Issuance.

48-6.013 Appeal from permit denial.

48-6.014 Term.

48-6.016 Temporary—When issued.

48-6.018 Application—Change of data.

48-6.020 Termination.

Chapter 48-8 Vehicle Compliance

Sections:

48-8.002 Required.

48-8.004 Inspection.

Chapter 48-10 Fees

Sections:

48-10.002 Permit.

48-10.004 Temporary permit.

48-10.010 Payment.

Chapter 48-12 Personnel Standards

Sections:

48-12.002 Drivers and attendants.

48-12.004 Uniform and appearance.

48-12.006 Dispatchers.

Chapter 48-14 Permit Suspension or Revocation

Sections:

48-14.002 Authority.

48-14.004 Notice issuance.

48-14.006 Hearing.

48-14.008 Emergency action.

48-14.010 Evidence.

48-14.012 Hearing officer.

48-14.014 Decision.

Chapter 48-16 Emergency Response

Sections:

48-16.002 General requirements.

48-16.004 Change of area map.

48-16.005 Ambulance service agreements.

48-16.006 Preparation of area lists.

48-16.008 Compulsory emergency ambulance service.

Chapter 48-18 Miscellaneous Provisions

Sections:

48-18.002 Dispatching.

48-18.003 Unauthorized response.

48-18.004 Renewal of permits.

48-18.006 Responsible advertising.

48-18.008 Adoption by local jurisdictions.

48-18.010 Local EMS agency.

Chapter 48-20 Enforcement

Sections:

48-20.002 Authority.

48-20.004 Investigations.

48-20.005 Permit officer decision final.

48-20.006 Violations prohibited.

Division 413 Public Health licenses and Fees

Chapter 413-3 Public Health Licenses and Fees

Article 413-3.2 General Provisions

Sections:

413-3.204 Purpose and authority.

413-3.206 Area of application.

413-3.208 California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law implemented.

Article 413-3.4 Definitions

Sections:

413-3.402 General.

413-3.404 Activity.

413-3.406 Area of application.

413-3.408 Health officer.

413-3.409 Incidental confectionery.

413-3.410 License year.

413-3.412 Retail food vehicle.

413-3.413 Small water system.

413-3.414 Vending machine business.

413-3.415 Septic tank-chemical toilet cleaner.

Article 413-3.6 License Requirements

Sections:

413-3.602 Public health license required.

413-3.604 Licensable activities.

413-3.606 Other licenses and requirements.

413-3.608 Term.

413-3.610 Separate activities.

413-3.612 License display.

413-3.614 Vending machine operators.

Article 413-3.8 Issuance of Licenses

Sections:

413-3.802 Application.

413-3.804 License content.

413-3.806 Additional identification.

413-3.808 Notify health officer.

413-3.810 Renewal licenses.

413-3.812 Lost licenses and replacement vehicles.

413-3.814 Refunds.

413-3.816 Temporary licenses.

Article 413-3.10 Exemptions

Sections:

413-3.1002 Blind.

413-3.1004 Charitable or tax-supported institutions.

413-3.1006 Delivery vehicles.

Article 413-3.12 License Fees

Sections:

413-3.1202 Square footage.

413-3.1204 Temporary license fees.

413-3.1206 Delinquency, penalty and waiver.

413-3.1208 Plans and inspection deposits.

413-3.1210 Prorating fees.

413-3.1212 Bakery.

413-3.1214 Food processing establishment

413.3.1216 Wholesale food market.

413-3.1218 Retail food production and marketing establishment.

413-3.1220 Restaurants, taverns, cocktail lounges, snack bars.

413-3.1222 Itinerant restaurant.

413-3.1224 Vehicles and peddlers.

413-3.1226 Roadside stand.

413-3.1228 Food vending machine.

413-3.1230 Food salvager.

413-3.1232 Food demonstrator.

413-3.1234 Ice plant.

413-3.1236 Public swimming pool.

413-3.1240 Small water system.

413-3.1242 Incidental confectionery.

413-3.1244 Septic tank-chemical toilet cleaner.

413-3.1248 Infectious waste producer.

Article 413-3.14 Enforcement

Sections:

413-3.1402 General.

413-3.1404 Administration and regulation.

413-3.1406 Temporary suspension.

413-3.1408 Emergency suspension.

413-3.1410 Revocation.

413-3.1412 Hearings.

413-3.1414 Appeals.

Division 414 Waterways and Water Supply

Chapter 414-4 Water Supply

Article 414-4.2 General

Sections:

414-4.201 Water supply system—Approval required.

414-4.202 Purpose and disclaimer.

414-4.203 Definitions.

414-4.205 Approved water supply system.

414-4.207 Cross-connection.

414-4.209 Customer system.

414-4.211 Distribution system.

414-4.213 Furnish or supply.

414-4.215 Health officer.

414-4.217 Individual water system.

414-4.219 Site evaluation.

414-4.221 Small water system.

414-4.223 Source facilities.

414-4.225 Water source.

414-4.227 User.

414-4.229 Utility system.

414-4.231 Well.

414-4.233 Licensed well driller.

414-4.235 Well drilling.

414-4.237 Domestic use.

414-4.239 Abandoned well.

414-4.241 Subdivision maps.

Article 414-4.4 Small Water Systems

Sections:

414-4.401 Small water system—Permit required.

414-4.403 Small water system—Investigation, site evaluation.

414-4.405 Small water system—Backflow prevention.

414-4.407 Small water system—Design and construction.

414-4.409 Small water system—Approved sources required.

414-4.411 Small water system—Distribution reservoirs.

414-4.413 Small water system —Distribution system.

414-4.415 Small water system—Operation and maintenance.

414-4.417 Small water system—Quality, quantity.

Article 414-4.6 Individual Water Systems

Sections:

414-4.601 Individual water system—Quality, quantity.

414-4.603 Individual water system—Lot area, variances.

414-4.605 Individual water system—Investigation, site evaluation.

Article 414-4.8 Wells

Sections:

414-4.801 Wells—Permit required.

414-4.803 Wells—Repairs, alterations or additions.

414-4.805 Wells—Site.

414-4.807 Wells—Protection.

414-4.809 Wells—Abandoned.

Article 414-4.10 Enforcement

Sections:

414-4.1001 Enforcement—Prohibitions.

414-4.1003 Enforcement—Publication of regulations.

414-4.1005 Enforcement—Right of entry.

414-4.1007 Enforcement—Nuisance abatement.

414-4.1009 Enforcement—Emergency action.

414-4.1011 Enforcement—Permit suspension.

414-4.1013 Enforcement—Permit revocation.

414-4.1015 Enforcement—Hearings.

414-4.1017 Enforcement—Appeals.

414-4.1019 Enforcement—Penalties.

414-4.1021 Enforcement—Other requirements.

414-4.1023 Guarantee of performance.

Article 414-4.12 Fees

Sections:

414-4.1201 General.

414-4.1203 Subdivisions.

414-4.1205 Individual water system/well.

Division 416 Animals

Chapter 416-2 Definitions

Sections:

416-2.002 Generally.

416-2.004 Animal services director.

416-2.006 City.

416-2.008 Licensing authority.

416-2.010 Owner.

416-2.012 License tag.

416-2.014 Veterinarian.

416-2.016 Wild or exotic animal.

Chapter 416-4 General Provisions

Article 416-4.2 Control

Sections:

416-4.202 Animal services director.

416-4.204 Officers' status, weapons and arrests.

416-4.206 Statutory provisions incorporated by reference.

416-4.208 Application to cities.

416-4.210 Animal services director decision final.

Article 416-4.4 Restraint

Sections:

416-4.402 Animals at large.

416-4.404 Abandonment.

416-4.406 Prohibition.

Article 416-4.6 Enforcement

Sections:

416-4.604 Penalties.

Chapter 416-6 Individual Licenses

Article 416-6.0 Licenses

Sections:

416-6.002 Dog and cat licenses.

416-6.004 Exemptions.

416-6.006 Tags.

416-6.008 Applications.

416-6.010 Lost tags.

416-6.012 Periods.

416-6.014 Fees.

416-6.016 Prohibition.

Article 416-6.2 Multiple Pet Licenses

Sections:

416-6.200 License required.

416-6.202 Applications.

416-6.204 License approval.

416-6.206 Periods.

416-6.208 Fees.

416-6.210 Exemptions.

416-6.212 Late fees.

416-6.214 Dog tags.

416-6.216 Breeding limitation.

416-6.218 Existing licenses.

Article 416-6.4 License Revocation

Sections:

416-6.400 License revocation.

416-6.402 Inspection.

416-6.404 Documents.

Chapter 416-8 Impoundment

Sections:

416-8.002 Impoundment required.

416-8.004 Exceptions.

416-8.006 Holding period—Notice.

416-8.008 Summary destruction.

416-8.010 Owner claims.

416-8.012 Impoundment fees.

416-8.014 Abandonment.

416-8.016 Adoption.

Chapter 416-10 Rabies Control

Sections:

416-10.002 Rabies impoundment.

416-10.004 Responsibility of health officer.

416-10.006 Suspected rabies.

416-10.008 Bites.

416-10.010 Rabies reports.

416-10.012 Violation.

Chapter 416-11 Wild or Exotic Animals

Sections:

416-11.002 Registration required.

416-11.004 Registration form.

416-11.006 Impoundment.

416-11.008 Sale of wild animals.

416-11.010 Exemptions.

Chapter 416-12 Miscellaneous

Article 416-12.0 Disposal

Sections:

416-12.002 By owner.

416-12.004 Requested disposal.

416-12.006 Fees.

Article 416-12.2 Nuisances

Sections:

416-12.202 Animal noise.

416-12.204 Animal wastes.

Article 416-12.4 Dangerous Animals

Sections:

416-12.401 Potentially dangerous animal.

416-12.402 Dangerous animals.

416-12.404 Finding of danger.

416-12.405 Destruction of dangerous animal.

416-12.406 Dangerous animal permit required.

416-12.408 Dangerous animal permit application.

416-12.410 Investigation.

416-12.411 Permit denial.

416-12.412 Dangerous animal permit.

416-12.414 Permit conditions.

416-12.416 Permit revocation.

416-12.417 Unpermitted dangerous animals.

416-12.418 Fees.

416-12.420 Dangerous animal at large.

416-12.422 Impoundment pending hearings.

416-12.424 Exception.

416-12.426 Restriction on future ownership.

Article 416-12.6 Performing Animals

Sections:

416-12.602 Restrictions.

416-12.604 Equipment.

Article 416-12.8 Sales or Gifts of Animals

Sections:

416-12.802 Public display prohibited.

416-12.804 Sale of dogs or cats.

Chapter 416-14 Rat Control and Refuse Disposal

Article 416-14.2 General

Sections:

416-14.202 Refuse—Defined.

416-14.204 Refuse—Accumulation prohibited.

416-14.206 Refuse—Dumping prohibited.

416-14.208 Exclusion of rats from structures.

416-14.210 Right of entry by health officer.

416-14.212 Nuisance—Abatement.

416-14.214 Emergency abatement.

Chapter 416-16 Mink Raising

Article 416-16.2 General

Sections:

416-16.202 Nuisance hazard.

416-16.204 Definitions.

Article 416-16.4 Permits

Sections:

416-16.402 Permit—Required—Revocation.

416-16.404 Permit—Premises inspection—Health officer right of entry.

416-16.406 Permit—Fees.

Article 416-16.6 Land Use

Sections:

416-16.602 Land use—Requirements.

416-16.604 Land use—Nonconforming use.

Article 416-16.8 Sanitary Regulations

Sections:

416-16.802 Sanitation requirements—Generally.

Division 420 Sewage

Chapter 420-2 General Regulations

Sections:

420-2.002 Definitions.

420-2.004 Permit—Required when.

420-2.006 Permit—Application procedure.

420-2.008 Official inspections.

420-2.010 Exception.

Chapter 420-4 Lines and Plants

Sections:

420-4.002 Persons subject—Actions required.

420-4.004 Approval by director of public works.

420-4.006 Work commencement—Fee deposit.

420-4.008 Work suspension—Additional fees.

420-4.010 Appeals.

Chapter 420-6 Subdivisions and Individual Systems

Article 420-6.1 Definitions

Sections:

420-6.101 General.

420-6.103 Domestic water supply reservoir.

420-6.105 Drainage area.

420-6.107 Health officer.

420-6.109 Improper functioning.

420-6.111 Individual system.

420-6.113 Sewage.

420-6.115 Sewer availability.

420-6.117 Subdivision.

420-6.119 Site evaluation.

420-6.121 Community sewer collection system.

420-6.123 Sanitary sewer.

Article 420-6.3 Enforcement

Sections:

420-6.301 Sewer connection required, exception.

420-6.303 Prohibitions.

420-6.305 Building permit restrictions.

420-6.307 Publication of regulations.

420-6.309 Investigations.

420-6.311 Nuisance abatement.

Article 420-6.5 Individual Permits: Subdivision Approvals

Sections:

420-6.501 General.

420-6.503 Permit procedure.

420-6.505 Lot area, variances.

420-6.507 Individual system near a reservoir, variances.

420-6.509 Alternative individual system.

420-6.511 Subdivision maps.

420-6.513 Appeals.

Article 420-6.7 Fees

Sections:

420-6.701 General.

420-6.703 Subdivisions.

420-6.705 Individual systems.

420-6.707 Penalties.

Division 430 Abandoned Vehicles

Chapter 430-2 General Provisions

Sections:

430-2.002 Title.

430-2.004 Authority, findings, nuisance.

430-2.006 Exemptions.

430-2.008 No nuisances.

430-2.010 Nonexclusive regulation.

Chapter 430-4 Definitions

Sections:

430-4.002 Generally.

430-4.004 Vehicle Code terms.

430-4.006 Abandoned vehicle.

430-4.008 Public property.

430-4.010 Owner of land.

430-4.012 Owner of the vehicle.

Chapter 430-6 Administration and Enforcement

Sections:

430-6.002 Building inspection.

430-6.004 Abatement.

430-6.006 Notice of intention.

430-6.008 Inoperable nontowable vehicles.

Chapter 430-8 Hearings and Appeals

Sections:

430-8.002 Hearing requests.

430-8.004 No hearing.

430-8.006 Hearing notice.

430-8.008 Hearings.

430-8.010 Decisions.

430-8.012 Notice of decision.

430-8.014 Appeals.

Chapter 430-10 Final Abatement Action

Sections:

430-10.002 Removal and disposal.

430-10.004 Notify D.M.V.

430-10.006 Cost record.

Chapter 430-12 Cost Collection

Sections:

430-12.002 Collection.

430-12.004 Notice of assessment.

430-12.006 Release and subordination.

Title 5

GENERAL WELFARE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS*

Division 52 Amusements

Chapter 52-2 Gambling

Article 52-2.2 General

Sections:

52-2.204 Visiting gambling premises where violations occur.

Chapter 52-4 Mechanical Amusement Devices

Sections:

52-4.002 Definition.

52-4.004 Prohibited.

52-4.006 Seizure and destruction.

Chapter 52-6 Public Dances

Sections:

52-6.002 Defined.

52-6.004 Hours.

52-6.006 Nuisance—Abatement.

Division 54 Public Order

Chapter 54-2 Curfew

Sections:

54-2.002 Imposition.

54-2.003 Exceptions.

54-2.006 Report to sheriff.

54-2.008 Proprietors to exclude minors.

Chapter 54-4 False Reports

Sections:

54-4.002 To sheriff.

54-4.004 To county employees.

Chapter 54-6 Intoxication

Sections:

54-6.002 Misdemeanors while intoxicated.

Chapter 54-8 Labor Disputes

Sections:

54-8.002 Obstruction of public ways.

54-8.004 Intimidation—During picketing prohibited.

54-8.006 Intimidation—During assembly prohibited.

54-8.008 Opprobrious language prohibited.

54-8.010 Peaceable picketing.

Chapter 54-14 Open Alcohol Containers

Sections:

54-14.002 Prohibited acts.

54-14.004 Definitions.

54-14.006 Posting of premises.

54-14.008 Exception.

Chapter 54-16 Open Alcohol Containers in Public Parks

Sections:

54-16.002 Prohibited acts.

54-16.004 Definitions.

54-16.006 Exceptions.

54-16.008 Infraction.

Division 56 Transient Businesses

Chapter 56-2 Carnivals and Fairs

Sections:

56-2.002 License—Required.

56-2.004 License—Fees designated.

56-2.006 License—Fee exemptions.

56-2.008 When permit required.

56-2.010 Enforcement officer.

Chapter 56-4 Solicitors and Peddlers

Article 56-4.2 Definitions

Sections:

56-4.202 Person defined.

56-4.204 Peddler defined.

56-4.206 Solicitor defined.

56-4.208 Engaged in business defined.

Article 56-4.4 Permit—General Requirements

Sections:

56-4.402 Permit—Required.

56-4.404 Permit—Exceptions.

56-4.406 Permit—Veterans exempted from fees.

56-4.408 Permit—Restricted premises.

56-4.410 Permit—Soliciting on vehicles.

56-4.412 Permit—Activities creating nuisance.

Article 56-4.6 Permit—Application

Sections:

56-4.602 Permit—Application—Contents.

Article 56-4.8 Permit—Issuance

Sections:

56-4.802 Permit issuance—Application fee required.

56-4.804 Permit issuance—Health officer investigates.

56-4.806 Permit issuance—Applicant investigation by Sheriff.

56-4.808 Permit issuance—Refusal conditions.

56-4.810 Permit issuance—Record kept by sheriff.

56-4.812 Permit issuance—Renewal provisions.

56-4.814 Permit issuance—Nontransferable.

56-4.816 Permit issuance—Display requirements.

Article 56-4.10 Fees and Bonds

Sections:

56-4.1002 Fees and bonds—Additional fees.

56-4.1004 Fees and bonds—Liability insurance and bond requirements.

Article 56-4.12 Enforcement

Sections:

56-4.1202 Enforcement—Authority.

56-4.1204 Enforcement—Permit revocation.

56-4.1206 Enforcement—Appeal hearing.

Division 518 Other Businesses

Chapter 518-2 Massage Services

Article 518-2.2 Definitions

Sections:

518-2.202 General.

518-2.204 Massage.

518-2.206 Masseur.

518-2.208 Massage parlor.

518-2.210 Outcall massage service.

518-2.212 Employee.

518-2.214 Operate and operator.

518-2.216 Health officer.

Article 518-2.4 Permits Required

Sections:

518-2.402 Operator's permit.

518-2.404 Masseurs.

Article 518-2.6

Sections:

518-2.602 Application and fees.

518-2.604 Contents—General.

518-2.606 Contents—Identification.

518-2.608 Contents—Experience.

518-2.610 Operator's additional contents.

518-2.612 Masseur's additional contents.

518-2.614 Updating application.

518-2.616 Investigations.

518-2.618 Issuance or denial of permit.

518-2.620 Conditions of permit.

518-2.622 Renewal of permits.

Article 518-2.8 Other Requirements and Regulations

Sections:

518-2.802 Sheriff's regulations.

518-2.803 Health officer inspection.

518-2.804 Display permits.

518-2.806 Sanitation requirements.

518-2.807 Nude and topless exposure prohibited.

518-2.808 Inspection.

518-2.810 Advertising.

Article 518-2.10 Enforcement

Sections:

518-2.1002 Suspensions and revocations.

518-2.1004 Hearings.

Title 7

BUILDING REGULATIONS

Division 712 Uniform Housing Code

Chapter 712-2 Adoption

Sections:

712-2.002 Purpose and findings.

712-2.004 Generally.

Chapter 712-4 Modifications

Sections:

712-4.002 Generally.

712-4.004 Section 201(d) added—Occupant responsibilities.

712-4.006 Section 202 amended—Substandard buildings.

712-4.008 Section 203 deleted.

712-4.010 Section 401 amended—Definitions.

712-4.012 Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 deleted.

Division 716 Grading

Chapter 716-2 General Provisions

Article 716-2.2 Title and Scope

Sections:

716-2.202 Title.

716-2.204 Scope.

Article 716-2.4 Definitions.

Sections:

716-2.402 Definitions generally.

716-2.404 Approved soil testing agency.

716-2.406 Bedrock.

716-2.408 Building official.

716-2.410 Building pad.

716-2.412 Civil engineer.

716-2.414 Compaction.

716-2.416 County specifications.

716-2.418 Critically expansive soil or other soil problems.

716-2.420 Engineering geologist.

716-2.422 Engineering geology.

716-2.424 Fill.

716-2.426 Grade and grading.

716-2.428 Natural grade.

716-2.430 Quarry.

716-2.432 Rough grade.

716-2.434 Site.

716-2.436 Soil engineer.

Article 716-2.6 Prohibited Actions

Sections:

716-2.602 Prohibited action—Work without permit.

716-2.604 Prohibited action—Grading.

716-2.606 Prohibited action—Water obstruction.

716-2.608 Prohibited action—Levee work.

716-2.610 Prohibited action—Construction in public rights-of-way.

Article 716-2.8 Administration

Sections:

716-2.802 Administration—Authority.

716-2.804 Administration—Interpretation.

Article 716-2.10 Nuisance Abatement

Sections:

716-2.1002 Nuisance abatement.

Chapter 716-4 Permits

Article 716-4.2 Required

Sections:

716-4.202 Required—Generally.

716-4.204 Required—Minor grading excepted.

716-4.206 Required—Types of grading excepted.

716-4.208 Required—Other exceptions.

Article 716-4.4 Applications

Sections:

716-4.402 Applications—Written.

716-4.404 Applications—Site description.

716-4.406 Applications—Name and address of person involved.

716-4.408 Applications—Plans and specifications.

716-4.410 Applications—Estimated cost.

716-4.412 Applications—Signature of applicant.

716-4.414 Applications—Other information.

Article 716-4.6 Plans and Specifications

Sections:

716-4.602 Plans and specifications—Required.

716-4.604 Plans and specifications—Contents.

716-4.606 Plans and specifications—Requirements.

716-4.608 Plans and specifications—Statements required. ;b2;Article 716-4.8 Reports

Sections:

716-4.802 Reports—Engineering geological.

716-4.804 Reports—Soil.

716-4.806 Reports—Review.

Article 716-4.10 Fees

Sections:

716-4.1002 Fees—Generally.

716-4.1004 Fees—Filling.

716-4.1006 Fees—Permit.

716-4.1008 Fees—Permit amendment.

716-4.1010 Fees—Permit transfer.

716-4.1012 Fees—Penalty.

716-4.1014 Fees—Site investigation and evaluation.

716-4.1016 Fees—Refunds.

Article 716-4.12 Performance Bond

Sections:

716-4.1202 Performance bond—Required.

716-4.1204 Performance bond—Amount.

716-4.1206 Performance bond—Conditions.

716-4.1208 Performance bond—Term.

716-4.1210 Performance bond—Notice of default.

716-4.1212 Performance bond—Duty of surety.

716-4.1214 Performance bond—Disposition of cash bond.

716-4.1216 Performance bond—Right of entry of building official.

Article 716-4.14 Additional Requirements

Sections:

716-4.1402 Plan checking.

716-4.1404 Limitation by application.

716-4.1406 Jurisdiction of other agencies.

716-4.1408 Time limits.

716-4.1410 Approval conditions.

716-4.1412 Indemnity clause required.

716-4.1414 Approval of application.

716-4.1416 Rejection of application.

716-4.1418 Consent of adjacent property owners.

716-4.1420 Job plans.

716-4.1422 Posting required.

716-4.1424 Amendment.

716-4.1426 Time extension.

716-4.1428 Transfer.

716-4.1430 Suspension and revocation.

716-4.1432 Notice to stop work.

Chapter 716-6 Control of Work

Sections:

716-6.002 County inspection.

716-6.004 Supervised or regular development work defined.

716-6.006 Regular development requirements.

716-6.008 Supervised development requirements.

716-6.010 Notification of noncompliance.

716-6.012 Termination of services.

716-6.014 Safety precautions.

716-6.016 Cessation of work.

716-6.018 Completion of work.

Chapter 716-8 Regulations

Article 716-8.2 Excavations

Sections:

716-8.202 Excavations—Maximum slope.

716-8.204 Excavations—Drainage terraces.

716-8.206 Excavations—Conformance to existing terrain.

716-8.208 Excavations—Variations.

Article 716-8.4 Fills

Sections:

716-8.402 Fills—Compaction.

716-8.404 Fills—Special compaction.

716-8.406 Fills—Nonstructural.

716-8.408 Fills—Planted slopes.

716-8.410 Fills—Preparation of ground.

716-8.412 Fills—Slope.

716-8.414 Fills—Material.

716-8.416 Fills—Drainage terraces.

716-8.418 Fills—Slopes to receive fill.

716-8.420 Fills—Conformance to existing terrain.

716-8.422 Fills—Slope location and setbacks.

716-8.424 Fills—Variations.

Article 716-8.6 Drainage

Sections:

716-8.602 Drainage—General.

716-8.604 Drainage—Disposal.

716-8.606 Drainage—Site drainage.

716-8.608 Drainage—Terrace.

716-8.610 Drainage—Overflow protection.

716-8.612 Drainage—Maintenance.

716-8.614 Drainage—Variations.

Article 716-8.8 Erosion Control Planting

Sections:

716-8.802 Erosion control planting—Cut slopes.

716-8.804 Erosion control planting—Approval.

716-8.806 Erosion control planting—Variations.

Article 716-8.10 Miscellaneous Provisions

Sections:

716-8.1002 Work during rainfall months.

716-8.1004 Work hours.

716-8.1006 Encroachments on rights-of-way.

716-8.1008 Nuisances.

716-8.1010 Explosives.

716-8.1012 Responsibility of permittee.

716-8.1014 Reports required—Final approval.

716-8.1016 Evaluation of existing fill.

716-8.1018 Site evaluation and investigation.

Division 718 Miscellaneous Provisions

Chapter 718-2 Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Sections:

718-2.202 Permit—Required.

Chapter 718-4 Swimming Pools

Article 718-4.1 Generally

Sections:

718-4.102 Findings.

718-4.104 Fence—Generally.

718-4.106 Side and rear yards.

Article 718-4.3 New Pools

Sections:

718-4.302 Date.

718-4.304 Fence—Required.

718-4.306 Alternatives

Article 718-4.5 Existing Pools

Sections:

718-4.502 Date.

718-4.504 Fence—Required.

718-4.506 Fence—When not required.

718-4.508 Exceptions.

Article 718-4.7 Appeal

Sections:

718-4.702 Appeal.

Title 10

PUBLIC WORKS AND FLOOD CONTROL

Division 1002 Encroachments

Chapter 1002-2 General Provisions

Sections:

1002-2.002 Definitions.

1002-2.004 Right of lawful use.

1002-2.006 Exception—County officers.

1002-2.008 Act requiring permit.

1002-2.010 Nonacceptable permit applications.

1002-2.012 Emergency work authorization.

1002-2.014 Appeal to board of adjustment.

1002-2.016 Conditions for granting permit.

1002-2.018 Removal of encroachments.

Chapter 1002-4 Permits

Sections:

1002-4.002 Issuance.

1002-4.004 Application—Exhibits required.

1002-4.006 Application—Consent of public bodies.

1002-4.008 Special permit required to move certain objects.

1002-4.010 Term—Beginning of work or use.

1002-4.012 Term—Completion of work.

1002-4.013 Unsatisfactory work—Correction by county—Costs.

1002-4.014 Nontransferable.

1002-4.016 Display requirements.

1002-4.018 Encroachment or use change.

1002-4.020 Fees.

Chapter 1002-6 Security

Sections:

1002-6.002 Cash deposit.

1002-6.004 Bond in lieu of cash deposit.

1002-6.006 Annual bond.

1002-6.008 Additional bond or cash deposit.

1002-6.010 Condition of bond or cash deposit.

1002-6.012 Payable to county—Release.

1002-6.013 Forfeiture of cash deposit—Work not completed.

1002-6.014 Certificate of insurance in lieu of cash deposit of bond.

1002-6.016 Certificate of liability insurance.

Chapter 1002-8 Requirements

Sections:

1002-8.002 Safeguards required.

1002-8.004 Start of work.

1002-8.006 Completion of work.

1002-8.008 Drainage.

1002-8.010 Interference with travel of public.

1002-8.012 Restoration of right-of-way.

1002-8.014 Relocation or removal of installations.

1002-8.016 Repair work supervision and inspection.

1002-8.018 Storage of material.

1002-8.020 Pipes and conduits—Generally.

1002-8.022 Pipes and conduits—Minimum cover.

1002-8.024 Backfilling.

1002-8.026 Poles and transmission line carriers.

1002-8.028 Aids to visibility.

1002-8.030 Movement of vehicles.

1002-8.032 Mailbox placement.

1002-8.034 Tree—Planting and maintenance.

1002-8.036 Tree—Trimming or removal.

1002-8.038 Hedge and fence—Permit required.

1002-8.040 Hedge and fence—Maintenance.

1002-8.042 Lawns.

1002-8.044 Marking of streets, curbs and sidewalks.

1002-8.046 Monuments.

Division 1006 Road Dedications and Setbacks

Chapter 1006-2 Road Dedication and Improvement

Article 1006-2.2 Intent and Objectives

Sections:

1006-2.202 Findings—General.

1006-2.204 Findings—Cost.

1006-2.206 Intention.

1006-2.208 Objectives.

Article 1006-2.4 Requirements and Exceptions

Sections:

1006-2.402 Requirements generally.

1006-2.404 Applicable zoning districts.

1006-2.406 Maximum dedication.

1006-2.408 Existing improvements in right-of-way.

1006-2.410 No building in dedicated area.

1006-2.412 Construction—Exceptions.

Article 1006-2.6 Procedure

Sections:

1006-2.602 Procedure—Generally.

1006-2.604 Procedure—Dedication assurance.

1006-2.606 Procedure—Improvement bond.

1006-2.608 Improvement default.

1006-2.610 Procedure—Bond term and completion.

1006-2.612 Procedure—Improvement assurance—Notice.

1006-2.614 Procedure—Building permit issuance.

Article 1006-2.8 Fees

Sections:

1006-2.802 Fees—None required.

Article 1006-2.10 Road Standards

Sections:

1006-2.1002 Road standards—Improvements.

1006-2.1004 Road standards—Principal thoroughfares—Type A.

1006-2.1006 Road standards—Principal thoroughfares—Type B.

1006-2.1008 Road standards—General thoroughfares.

1006-2.1010 Road standards—General arterials.

1006-2.1012 Road standards—Industrial arterials.

1006-2.1014 Road standards—Property line returns.

1006-2.1016 Road standards—Improvement agreement.

1006-2.1018 Road standards—Improvement placement and construction.

Article 1006-2.12 Deviations and Special Requirements

Sections:

1006-2.1202 Deviations.

1006-2.1204 Road width review and findings.

1006-2.1206 Road access.

1006-2.1208 Notice to building permit applicant.

1006-2.1210 Acceptance of building permit.

1006-2.1212 County participation.

1006-2.1214 Director determines road alignment.

1006-2.1216 Lots affected by road widening.

Article 1006-2.14 Appeal

Sections:

1006-2.1402 Appeal—Applicability.

1006-2.1404 Appeal—To commission.

1006-2.1406 Appeal—To board.

1006-2.1408 Appeal—Modifications.

Chapter 1006-4 Setback Requirements

Article 1006-4.2 Policy

Sections:

1006-4.202 Policy—Declaration.

Article 1006-4.4 Requirements

Sections:

1006-4.402 Adopted section of streets and highways plan—Filing required.

1006-4.404 Effect of plan on building permit issuance.

1006-4.406 Chapter administration.

1006-4.408 Building permit issuance after appeal—Conditions required.

Article 1006-4.6 Exemptions

Sections:

1006-4.602 Exemptions—Eminent domain, declaratory relief, zoning.

1006-4.604 Exemptions—Preexisting structures.

Division 1008 Utilities

Chapter 1008-2 Underground Utility Districts

Sections:

1008-2.002 Definitions.

1008-2.004 Public hearing by board—Notice.

1008-2.006 Designation by board resolution.

1008-2.008 Unlawful acts.

1008-2.010 Exception—Emergency.

1008-2.012 Exception—Certain facilities.

1008-2.014 Notices to affected persons.

1008-2.016 Responsibility of utility companies.

1008-2.018 Responsibility of property owners—Notice issuance

1008-2.020 Responsibility of county.

1008-2.022 Time extension.

1008-2.024 Violation—Penalty.

Chapter 1010-2 General Provisions

Sections:

1010-2.002 Purpose.

1010-2.004 Findings and nuisance.

1010-2.006 Prohibited activities.

1010-2.008 Emergency work authorization.

1010-2.010 Fees.

1010-2.012 Administration.

1010-2.014 Stop work orders.

Chapter 1010-4 Appeals

Sections:

1010-4.002 Zoning administrator.

1010-4.004 Exceptions.

Chapter 1010-6 Definitions

Sections:

1010-6.002 Generally.

1010-6.004 Defined channels.

1010-6.006 Drainage easement.

1010-6.008 Emergency.

1010-6.010 Enforcing officer.

1010-6.012 Erosion.

1010-6.014 Improved channel.

1010-6.016 Riparian corridor.

1010-6.018 Riparian vegetation.

1010-6.020 Runoff.

1010-6.022 Sedimentation.

1010-6.024 Structure setback area.

1010-6.026 Unimproved channel.

1010-6.028 Watercourse.

Chapter 1010-8 Permits

Sections:

1010-8.002 Issuance.

1010-8.004 Application form.

1010-8.006 Exhibits and conditions.

1010-8.008 Consent of persons affected.

1010-8.010 Types of permits.

1010-8.012 Term and beginning work.

1010-8.014 Completion and inspection.

1010-8.016 Performance security.

1010-8.018 Liability insurance.

1010-8.020 Changes.

1010-8.022 Nontransferable.

1010-8.024 Unsatisfactory permit work.

Chapter 1010-10 Nuisance Abatement

Article 1010-10.2 Notice

Sections:

1010-10.202 Abatement.

1010-10.204 Notice.

1010-10.206 Content.

Article 1010-10.4 Hearings and Appeals

Sections:

1010-10.402 Hearing requests.

1010-10.404 No hearing.

1010-10.406 Hearing notice.

1010-10.408 Hearings.

1010-10.410 Decisions.

1010-10.412 Notice of decision.

1010-10.414 Appeals.

Article 1010-10.6 Final Abatement Action

Sections:

1010-10.602 Action.

1010-10.604 Cost record.

Article 1010-10.8 Cost Collection

Sections:

1010-10.802 Collection.

1010-10.804 Assessment notice abatement line.

1010-10.806 Release and subordination.

Title 11

INSTITUTIONS AND PROPERTY

Division 1108 Purchasing, Leasing and Unclaimed Property

Chapter 1108-4 Unclaimed Property

Sections:

1108-4.002 Disposition.

1108-4.006 Claims by finder.

1108-4.008 Storage, notice, auction.

1108-4.010 Disposition of unsold, perishable or dangerous property.

1108-4.012 Disposal of deadly weapons.

1108-4.014 Disposition of toys and bicycles.

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — Moraga Municipal Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.