Municipal code
Napa County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Napa County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 15 titles · 2,950 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Napa County
Contents
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
▸Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.08 — SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 1.12 — JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL COURT
- Chapter 1.20 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS FOR CODE VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 1.24 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1.28 — CODE ENFORCEMENT—CITATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND RECORDATION OF
- Chapter 1.30 — INDEMNIFICATION OF COUNTY FOR LAND USE APPROVALS
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview▸Chapter 2.04 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.08 — COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Chapter 2.09 — COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER—SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
- Chapter 2.10 — ASSESSOR-RECORDER-COUNTY CLERK
- Chapter 2.12 — COUNTY AUDITOR
- Chapter 2.16 — CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.20 — COUNTY COUNSEL
- Chapter 2.22 — COUNTY HEARING OFFICER
- Chapter 2.24 — DISTRICT ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.25 — CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.28 — LOCAL REGISTRAR OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS
- Chapter 2.31 — PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 2.32 — PUBLIC GUARDIAN
- Chapter 2.36 — PURCHASING AGENT
- Chapter 2.38 — INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.40 — ROAD COMMISSIONER
- Chapter 2.41 — SURVEYOR
- Chapter 2.44 — COUNTY SHERIFF-CORONER
- Chapter 2.48 — TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 2.49 — ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
- Chapter 2.56 — COUNTY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.58 — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY OF NAPA COUNTY
- Chapter 2.60 — LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
- Chapter 2.64 — LAW LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.68 — ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- § 2.70
- Chapter 2.71 — CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.80 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.84 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.88 — APPEALS
- Chapter 2.92 — JURORS
- Chapter 2.94 — AGRICULTURE AND RIGHT TO FARM
- Chapter 2.96 — INVENTORY OF COUNTY PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.97 — LEASING OF COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.98 — SALE OF FORFEITED REAL PROPERTY
▸Chapter 2.100 — PERSONNEL
Overview- Article I — Definitions
- Article II — Application and Purpose of Provisions
- Article III — Terms of Employment
- Article IV — Seasonal, Temporary and Extra-Help Employees
- Article V — Classification Plan
- Article VI — Salary Plan Administration
- Article VII — Limitation Upon Compensation
- Article VIII — Additional Compensation
- Article IX — Political Activity
- Chapter 2.102 — HOUSING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.103 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES
- Chapter 2.104 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE
- Chapter 2.106 — NAPA COUNTY JUVENILE CAMP
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — COUNTY WARRANTS
- Chapter 3.06 — LOW VALUE ESCAPE ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 3.08 — ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICE CHARGES—COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 1
- Chapter 3.10 — ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICE CHARGES—COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 3
- Chapter 3.12 — ASSESSMENTS—COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 4
- Chapter 3.16 — REASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED OR DESTROYED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.20 — DEFERRAL OF TAXES RELATING TO FLOOD DAMAGED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.24 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.32 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.37 — SPECIAL TAX FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 3.40 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION FEE
- Chapter 3.44 — PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
- Chapter 3.48 — APPORTIONMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES
- Chapter 3.52 — ASSESSMENT OF GRAPEVINES—PHYLLOXERA INFESTATION
- Chapter 3.54 — ASSESSMENTS—NAPA COUNTY WINEGRAPE PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT
▸Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — ADMISSION PRICES
- Chapter 5.08 — BINGO GAMES
▸Chapter 5.12 — CABLE SYSTEMS AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.14 — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.16 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 5.20 — CLEANING OF SEPTIC TANKS
- Chapter 5.28 — LABOR CAMPS
- Chapter 5.32 — MOBILE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5.36 — TEMPORARY EVENTS
- Chapter 5.40 — PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
- Chapter 5.44 — PUBLIC DANCES
- Chapter 5.52 — WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICE REGISTRATION
- Chapter 5.60 — PERMITS FOR ELDER AND/OR DEPENDENT ADULT CAREGIVERS
- Chapter 5.70 — PLASTIC BAG PROHIBITION
- Chapter 5.80 — REUSABLE FOODWARE AND WASTE REDUCTION
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 8.02 — HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 8.04 — RETAIL FOOD FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.08 — CLEAN INDOOR AIR AND HEALTH PROTECTION
- Chapter 8.10 — PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
- Chapter 8.11 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION
- Chapter 8.12 — RAZOR WIRE FENCES
- Chapter 8.16 — NOISE CONTROL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.20 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.24 — FIRE PROTECTION
- Chapter 8.28 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 8.32 — FIRE ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.36 — FIRE PROTECTION—FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT
- Chapter 8.40 — CONTROL OF WESTERN GRAPELEAF SKELETONIZER
- Chapter 8.42 — ABATEMENT OF NEGLECTED OR ABANDONED PLANTS OR CROPS
- Chapter 8.44 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 8.48 — SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES
- Chapter 8.52 — STORAGE AND REMOVAL OF SOLID WASTES
- Chapter 8.56 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
- Chapter 8.58 — SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.60 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.80 — DISASTER RECOVERY
- Chapter 8.85 — ENFORCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
- Chapter 8.90 — TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF EVICTIONS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
▸Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — Speed Limits
▸Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING
- Chapter 10.12 — COUNTY PARKING LOTS
- Chapter 10.16 — PARKING AT LAKE BERRYESSA
- Chapter 10.18 — PROHIBITION OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON THE VINE TRAIL
- Chapter 10.20 — OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS
- Chapter 10.28 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 10.32 — PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES
▸Title 11 — AIRPORT
▸Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Chapter 12.02 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
▸Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 12.05 — SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES
- Chapter 12.08 — BERRYESSA LAKE AND PARK AREA
- Chapter 12.12 — JUMPING FROM PUTAH CREEK AND POPE CREEK BRIDGES
- Chapter 12.16 — LAKE HENNESSEY AND CONN DAM PICNIC AREA
- Chapter 12.20 — HOUSEBOAT MARINAS
- Chapter 12.24 — MOORAGE AND OCCUPANCY OF VESSELS
- Chapter 12.28 — MOORAGE AT THE COUNTY DOCK ON THE NAPA RIVER
▸Title 13 — WATER, SEWERS AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — APPROVED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 13.08 — LOCAL PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
- Chapter 13.14 — SPECIFICATIONS
- Chapter 13.15 — GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 13.16 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 13.20 — CONNECTION TO APPROVED SYSTEM
- Chapter 13.24 — PERMIT AND FEES
- Chapter 13.28 — SYSTEM LOCATION AND SOIL CHARACTERISTICS
- Chapter 13.32 — SUBDIVISION LOT STANDARDS
- Chapter 13.36 — CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Chapter 13.40 — TYPES OF DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Chapter 13.44 — SEPTIC TANKS
- Chapter 13.48 — DRAINFIELDS
- Chapter 13.52 — HOLDING TANKS AND HOLD AND HAUL SYSTEMS
- Chapter 13.56 — OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT
- Chapter 13.60 — UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — ADMINISTRATION OF BUILDING REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 15.08 — BUILDING AND EXCAVATION PERMITS
- Chapter 15.12 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.13 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
▸Chapter 15.14 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC, AND SMALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
- Chapter 15.15 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS GUIDELINES
- Chapter 15.16 — STATE HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.29 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.30 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.32 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.35 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.36 — ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
▸Chapter 15.40 — MOBILEHOMES
- Chapter 15.48 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS—OPERATING PERMITS
- Chapter 15.52 — LANDMARK PRESERVATION
- Chapter 15.56 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
▸Title 16 — ENVIRONMENT
Overview▸Chapter 16.12 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
▸Chapter 16.16 — OIL, GAS AND GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
- Chapter 16.20 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- Chapter 16.24 — CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS—CONTAMINATION
- Chapter 16.28 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Title 17 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 17.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — GENERAL MAP REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.08 — CONTENTS OF TENTATIVE, FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
- Chapter 17.12 — NOTICE FOR HEARINGS AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS
- Chapter 17.14 — TENTATIVE MAPS—FILING, PROCESSING AND APPROVAL
- Chapter 17.16 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.17 — URBAN LOT SPLITS
- Chapter 17.18 — TENTATIVE MAPS—EXPIRATION AND EXTENSIONS
- Chapter 17.20 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 17.22 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 17.24 — FILING MAPS WITH RECORDER
- Chapter 17.26 — MAP CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.28 — DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 17.30 — PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC RESOURCES
- Chapter 17.32 — TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 17.34 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.36 — IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.38 — IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.40 — INSPECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.42 — SOILS AND GEOLOGIC REPORTS
- Chapter 17.44 — MONUMENTS
- Chapter 17.46 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 17.48 — MERGER OF PARCELS
- Chapter 17.50 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 17.51 — VOLUNTARY MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP WITHOUT
- Chapter 17.52 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE AND CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 17.54 — APPEALS
- Chapter 17.56 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
▸Chapter 17.58 — SCHOOL FACILITIES—RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT EXACTION
- Chapter 17.59 — GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION
▸Title 18 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 18.04 — FINDINGS
- Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.10 — ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 18.12 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 18.16 — AP AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.20 — AW AGRICULTURAL WATERSHED DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.24 — AV AIRPORT DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.28 — CL COMMERCIAL LIMITED DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.32 — CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.34 — MC MARINE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.36 — I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
▸Chapter 18.40 — IP INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONING DISTRICT
▸Chapter 18.44 — GI GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.48 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.50 — PUBLIC LANDS DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.52 — RS RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.60 — RM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.64 — RC RESIDENTIAL COUNTRY DISTRICT
▸Chapter 18.66 — NP NAPA PIPE ZONING DISTRICT
Overview- Division I — General
- Division II — Mixed Use Residential - Waterfront Zoning District (NP-MUR-W)
- Division III — Industrial/Business Park-Waterfront Zoning District (NP-IBP-W)
- Division IV — Industrial/Business Park Zoning District (NP-IBP)
- Division V — General Standards
- Division VI — Reviews and Approvals
- Chapter 18.68 — TP TIMBER PRESERVE DISTRICT
- § 18.72
- Chapter 18.80 — AC AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY COMBINATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 18.82 — AH AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINATION DISTRICT
- § 18.90
- § 18.100
- § 18.102
- § 18.103
- Chapter 18.104 — ADDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.106 — VIEWSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 18.107 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INCENTIVES
- Chapter 18.108 — CONSERVATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.109 — STATE-MANDATED STREAMLINED APPROVAL PROCESSES
- Chapter 18.110 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.112 — ROAD SETBACKS
- Chapter 18.116 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.117 — RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 18.118 — WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
- Chapter 18.119 — TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES, SATELLITE DISHES, AND OTHER ANTENNAS
- Chapter 18.120 — EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 18.124 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.126 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.128 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 18.132 — LEGAL NONCONFORMITIES
- Chapter 18.134 — REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACTS
- Chapter 18.136 — AMENDMENT
- Chapter 18.140 — SITE PLAN APPROVAL
- Chapter 18.141 — GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 18.144 — ENFORCEMENT