Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Morgan Hill Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Morgan Hill, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 19 titles · 2,548 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Morgan Hill
Contents
- MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.08 — CORPORATE NAME
- Chapter 1.12 — LEGAL HOLIDAYS
- Chapter 1.16 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 1.17 — FILLING OF CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES
- Chapter 1.18 — ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
- Chapter 1.19 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES
- Chapter 1.20 — APPELLATE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1.24 — GENERAL PENALTY
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.09 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.10 — MANAGEMENT OF CITY RECORDS
- Chapter 2.12 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.14 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.16 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.20 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING
- Chapter 2.21 — DISPOSITION OF FOUND OR UNCLAIMED MONEY AND BICYCLES
- Chapter 2.22 — MASTER PROVISIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- Chapter 2.32 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.36 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.44 — CIVIL DISASTER AND EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
- Chapter 2.66 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.68 — LIBRARY, CULTURE AND ARTS COMMISSION
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.08 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.12 — TAX COLLECTION DUTIES TRANSFERRED
- Chapter 3.16 — DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.21 — USE TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.26 — TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.32 — FEES
- Chapter 3.40 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.48 — INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
- Chapter 3.50 — FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.54 — RECREATION FEES
- Chapter 3.56 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MITIGATION FEES
- Chapter 3.60 — PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
Overview▸Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.06 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 5.08 — AMBULANCES
▸Chapter 5.12 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.16 — GAMING AND BETTING
- Chapter 5.20 — FRANCHISES FOR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.21 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.28 — AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT PREMISES
- Chapter 5.32 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE PROFESSIONALS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 5.40 — PRIVATE PATROL BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.44 — SWIMMING POOL SERVICING
- Chapter 5.52 — TOW CAR SERVICES
- Chapter 5.54 — TAXICAB SERVICE
- Chapter 5.60 — ADULT BUSINESSES PERMIT SYSTEM AND STANDARDS
- Chapter 5.64 — TOBACCO RETAILER'S LICENSE
- Chapter 5.68 — FIREARMS DEALERS
▸Title 6 — ANIMALS
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — RESTAURANTS AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 8.08 — MOBILE HOME AND TRAILER PARKS
- Chapter 8.16 — LITTER
- Chapter 8.20 — WEED ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.22 — ABANDONED AND WRECKED MOTOR VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.24 — JUNKYARDS AND AUTO WRECKERS
- Chapter 8.28 — NOISE
- Chapter 8.32 — FIREWORKS
▸Chapter 8.40 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Compliance Schedule
- Article III — Permits and Remedial Actions Against Permits
- Article IV — Materials Regulated
- Article V — Containment Standards
- Article VI — Hazardous Materials Management Plans
- Article VII — Hazardous Materials Inventory—Trade Secrets
- Article VIII — Unauthorized Discharges
- Article IX — Recordkeeping and Inspections
- Article X — Hearings, Notices and Enforcement
- Part 1 — Purpose and Definitions
- Part 2 — Special Provisions
- Part 3 — Classification of Materials
- Part 4 — Hazard Classification and Control Table
- Part 5 — Class I Controls
- Part 6 — Class II Controls
- Part 7 — Class III Controls
- Part 8 — Minimum Threshold Quantity Controls
- Part 9 — Exterior Storage
- Part 10 — Permit Process
- Chapter 8.42 — SMOKING IN MULTIUNIT BUILDINGS
- Chapter 8.44 — SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
- Chapter 8.46 — SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.48 — BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEM REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.49 — FIRE ALARM REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.50 — RIGHT-TO-FARM
- Chapter 8.52 — PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS
- Chapter 8.56 — ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE FOOD CONTAINERS AND SERVICE WARE
- Chapter 8.60 — PROHIBITION OF SCAVENGING
- Chapter 8.70 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 8.80 — DISKING RESTRICTIONS
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.20 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.28 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 10.32 — STOP AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 10.36 — OBSTRUCTION TO VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.44 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 10.48 — LOADING AND BUS ZONES
- Chapter 10.52 — PEDESTRIANS AND CROSSWALKS
- Chapter 10.56 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 10.60 — TRUCK ROUTE AND PARKING ORDINANCE
- Chapter 10.64 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 10.72 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Chapter 12.02 — STREET AND SIDEWALK DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 12.04 — SIDEWALK ENCROACHMENT
- Chapter 12.08 — EXCAVATIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 12.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 12.16 — EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.20 — ACTIVITIES ON CITY PARKS, STREETS, PARKING FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
- Chapter 12.24 — NEWSRACK CONSOLIDATION
- Chapter 12.28 — TREE PLANTING PLAN
- Chapter 12.32 — PROTECTED AND SIGNIFICANT TREES
▸Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — WATER SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.08 — WATER SYSTEM BACKFLOW PREVENTION
- Chapter 13.12 — WATER, SEWER AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM CHARGES
- Chapter 13.16 — SEWER RATES AND INTERIM GROWTH MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 13.20 — SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
- Chapter 13.24 — SEPTIC TANKS
- Chapter 13.28 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 13.30 — URBAN STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.08 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.25 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 15.28 — HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.30 — REPLACEMENT HOUSING
- Chapter 15.36 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM PERMITTING
- Chapter 15.37 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
- Chapter 15.38 — WAGE THEFT PREVENTION
- Chapter 15.44 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.52 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.60 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
- Chapter 15.62 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
- Chapter 15.64 — WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES
- Chapter 15.65 — SUSTAINABLE BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.66 — SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 15.80 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
▸Title 17 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.12 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 17.16 — MAPS GENERALLY
▸Chapter 17.20 — MAP REQUIREMENTS—FIVE OR MORE PARCELS
▸Chapter 17.24 — MAP REQUIREMENTS—FOUR OR LESS PARCELS
▸Chapter 17.28 — LAND DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
- Chapter 17.32 — IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.34 — STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE STREETS
- Chapter 17.36 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
▸Chapter 17.38 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS TO RESIDENT OWNERSHIP OR TO ANY OTHER USE
- Chapter 17.40 — PARCEL MERGERS
- Chapter 17.44 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 17.48 — MAP CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.50 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.52 — ENFORCEMENT
▸Title 18 — ZONING
Overview▸Division I — Zoning Code
Overview- Chapter 18.04 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.08 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
- Chapter 18.12 — Rules of Measurement
- Chapter 18.14 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 18.16 — RESIDENTIAL DETACHED ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.18 — RESIDENTIAL ATTACHED ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.22 — MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.24 — Commercial Zoning Districts
- Chapter 18.26 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.28 — OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC, AND RECREATION ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.29 — MONTEREY CORRIDOR FORM-BASED CODE
- Chapter 18.30 — OVERLAY ZONES AND COMBINING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.40 — ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS FOR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 18.44 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 18.48 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.52 — FENCES AND WALLS
- Chapter 18.56 — HEIGHT, SETBACK AND LOT COVERAGE EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 18.60 — HISTORIC RESOURCES
- Chapter 18.64 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 18.68 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 18.70 — GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
- Chapter 18.72 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 18.76 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.78 — STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC ARTS
- Chapter 18.80 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
- Chapter 18.84 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 18.88 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.92 — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.96 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.100 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 18.104 — COMMON PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.108 — SPECIFIC PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.112 — APPEALS
- Chapter 18.114 — ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 18.115 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 18.116 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 18.118 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Chapter 18.120 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18.124 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.128 — GENERAL TERMS
▸Division III — Residential Development Control System (RDCS)
- STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST