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Municipal code
National City Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of National City, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 23 titles · 2,352 sections
- Jurisdiction
- National City
Contents
- NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
- CHECKLIST NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — CODE ADOPTION
- Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.08 — OFFICIAL CITY SEALS, LOGOS, INSIGNIAS, BADGES AND NAMES
- Chapter 1.12 — RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION OR SERVICE OF NOTICES, AND STOP ORDERS
- Chapter 1.16 — PRISONERS
- Chapter 1.20 — GENERAL PENALTY
- Chapter 1.24 — HOLIDAYS
- Chapter 1.28 — ARREST POWERS
- Chapter 1.32 — PERMITS—INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
- Chapter 1.36 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 1.40 — CLAIMS FOR MONEY, DAMAGES OR REFUNDS OF MONEY
- Chapter 1.41 — COST RECOVERY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
- Chapter 1.42 — ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURE AND PROCESS
- Chapter 1.44 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 1.48 — ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Chapter 2.01 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.02 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.03 — CITY CLERK
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.05 — CITY TREASURER
- Chapter 2.08 — REMOVAL OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
- Chapter 2.10 — AMBULANCES
- Chapter 2.12 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.16 — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.20 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- Chapter 2.28 — RESERVED
- Chapter 2.36 — OFFICERS' SALARIES
- Chapter 2.42 — DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.44 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.48 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.55 — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2.60 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.62 — ALTERNATIVE BID PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS
- Chapter 2.63 — CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 2.64 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION-HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.65 — PROPERTY ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN
- Chapter 2.68 — RETIREMENT SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.70 — REORGANIZATION
- Chapter 2.72 — TERM LIMIT FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
- Chapter 2.73 — TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED CITY OFFICES
- Chapter 2.74 — ETHICS TRAINING
- Chapter 2.75 — ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2.76 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC I…
- Chapter 2.77 — BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS
- Chapter 2.78 — TRAFFIC CONTROL WORKER PREVAILING WAGE
▸Title 3 — PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 3.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 3.12 — EMPLOYMENT
- Chapter 3.16 — SERVICE
- Chapter 3.20 — ABOLITION OF POSITION
- Chapter 3.24 — DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
- Chapter 3.28 — APPEAL AND HEARING
- Chapter 3.32 — PROHIBITIONS AND OFFENSES
- Chapter 3.36 — LONGEVITY PAY
- Chapter 3.40 — POLICE STANDARDS
▸Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 4.04 — FUNDS
- Chapter 4.06 — ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION
- Chapter 4.08 — CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
- Chapter 4.12 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 4.16 — HARBOR IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 4.20 — PROPERTY TAX
- Chapter 4.24 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 4.28 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 4.32 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 4.34 — SCHOOL FACILITIES DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 4.40 — COLLECTION OF BAD CHECKS
- Chapter 4.50 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FEES
- Chapter 4.52 — TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 4.60 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 4.70 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY FEE
▸Title 6 — BUSINESS AND FRANCHISE TAXES
Overview▸Chapter 6.04 — BUSINESS TAX LICENSE
Overview- Article I — General
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Administration
- Article IV — Application, Issuance and Display of License
- Article V — Classification of Business
- Article VI — Computation and Payment of Taxes
- Article VII — Refunds
- Article VIII — Collection, Enforcement and Penalties
- Article IX — Violations
- Chapter 6.10 — CABLE TELEVISION
- Chapter 6.20 — RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
- Chapter 6.30 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
▸Title 7 — PROPERTY CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE CODE
Overview- Chapter 7.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 7.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 7.06 — ABANDONED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
- Chapter 7.08 — ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Chapter 7.10 — GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION
- Chapter 7.12 — ACCUMULATION OF JUNK
- Chapter 7.14 — LITTER, DEBRIS AND RUBBISH
- Chapter 7.18 — ON-STREET ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 7.20 — OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 7.21 — GARAGE, YARD AND RUMMAGE SALES
- Chapter 7.22 — HOUSING CONDITIONS
- Chapter 7.24 — APARTMENT HOUSE AND CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 7.28 — HANDBILLS AND BILLPOSTING
- Chapter 7.30 — MOSQUITO AND FLY BREEDING PLACES
- Chapter 7.31 — LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 7.32 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 7.34 — SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT
- Chapter 7.35 — ACCEPTANCE OF RECYCLABLE ITEMS FROM SHOPPING CARTS
▸Title 8 — ANIMALS
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL AND IMPOUNDMENT—GENERALLY
- Chapter 8.08 — LARGE ANIMALS AND LARGE BIRDS AT LARGE OR GRAZING
- Chapter 8.12 — DOG LICENSES
- Chapter 8.16 — DOG REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.24 — COMMERCIAL KENNELS AND CATTERIES
- Chapter 8.32 — KEEPING OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.34 — BEEKEEPING
- Chapter 8.36 — TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS IN VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.38 — RETAIL SALES OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS
▸Title 9 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Chapter 9.02 — COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HEALTH AND SANITATION AND LAND USE FEES
- Chapter 9.04 — FOOD REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.06 — FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
- Chapter 9.07 — FOOD CATERERS AND CATERING EQUIPMENT RENTALS
- Chapter 9.08 — SLAUGHTERHOUSES
- Chapter 9.12 — ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND OTHER FIRE HAZARDS
- Chapter 9.16 — GARBAGE
- Chapter 9.20 — NUISANCES
- Chapter 9.24 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.28 — TRAILER PARKS
- Chapter 9.32 — ADVERTISING DISPLAYS BORDERING FREEWAYS
- Chapter 9.36 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN ENCLOSED PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
- Chapter 9.37 — PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN OPEN AIR DINING AREAS
- Chapter 9.38 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE AND RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF TOB…
- Chapter 9.39 — SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF SALVIA DIVINORUM OR SALVINORIN A TO PEOPLE OVER EIGHTEE…
- Chapter 9.40 — DISCLOSURE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND REGULATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ESTABLISHME…
- Chapter 9.44 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WARNING SIGNS
- Chapter 9.48 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY, MEDICAL WASTES
- Chapter 9.52 — MANDATORY COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM
- Chapter 9.54 — TATTOOING
- Chapter 9.60 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
- Chapter 9.64 — MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION
▸Title 10 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
Overview▸II. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
▸III. OFFENSES AGAINST HEALTH AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 10.14 — RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
- Chapter 10.15 — AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
- Chapter 10.16 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 10.17 — REGISTRATION OF RENTERS AT PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITIES
- Chapter 10.19 — SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.20 — PREMISES USED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY, GANG ACTIVITY OR SALE OR DISPLAY OF D…
- Chapter 10.21 — RETAIL SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS
- Chapter 10.22 — SALES ACTIVITY AND SOLICITATION FROM OR AFFECTING VEHICLES, TRAFFIC, PUBLIC PR…
- Chapter 10.23 — PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- Chapter 10.24 — LOITERING FOR DRUG ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 10.25 — PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE REGULATIONS
▸IV. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
Overview- Chapter 10.26 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 10.27 — BINGO
- Chapter 10.30 — REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC VENUES AND PLACES
- Chapter 10.34 — OBSCENE MATTER
- Chapter 10.36 — URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC
- Chapter 10.40 — REGISTRATION OF TRANSIENTS AT HOTELS AND MOTELS
- Chapter 10.42 — RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SALES AND SERVICES
▸V. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
Overview- Chapter 10.43 — ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OFFENSES BY MINORS AND JUV…
- Chapter 10.44 — DISTURBING THE PEACE
- Chapter 10.45 — SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10.46 — POLICE SERVICES AT PARTIES, GATHERINGS OR EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 10.47 — RAPID ENTRY SYSTEMS FOR GATED MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES
▸VI. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Overview- Chapter 10.48 — SIGN POSTING—PUBLIC SIGNS
- Chapter 10.50 — OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC WAY
- Chapter 10.52 — REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF MUNICIPAL PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND GOLF COURSES
- Chapter 10.53 — REGULATIONS FOR USE OF SKATEBOARD PARKS
- Chapter 10.54 — GRAFFITI CONTROL
- Chapter 10.55 — REGULATIONS FOR ENCAMPMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
▸VII. CONSUMER PROTECTION
▸VIII. OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
▸IX. WEAPONS
▸Title 11 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Chapter 11.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 11.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 11.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 11.12 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 11.16 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 11.20 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 11.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 11.28 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 11.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 11.33 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 11.34 — TRUCK IDLING AND PARKING MANEUVERS NEAR A SCHOOL OR RESIDENCE
- Chapter 11.36 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 11.37 — PERMIT PARKING
- Chapter 11.40 — STREET USE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 11.42 — SPECTATORS PROHIBITED AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED
- Chapter 11.44 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 11.48 — PUBLIC NUISANCE VEHICLES
- Chapter 11.52 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 11.56 — TOW TRUCK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.60 — INTERSTATE TRUCKS
- Chapter 11.64 — MOBILITY DEVICES
- Chapter 11.70 — TAXICABS AND OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
▸Title 12 — NOISE CONTROL
Overview- Chapter 12.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 12.06 — EXTERIOR NOISE LIMITS
- Chapter 12.08 — INTERIOR NOISE LIMITS
- Chapter 12.10 — PROHIBITED ACTS
- Chapter 12.12 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
- Chapter 12.14 — SOUND TRUCKS
- Chapter 12.16 — EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 12.18 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 12.20 — NOISE CORRIDOR(S) MAP
- Chapter 12.22 — APPENDICES
▸Title 13 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 13.08 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS PROCEDURE
- Chapter 13.12 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF FACILITIES I…
- Chapter 13.18 — TREE PRESERVATION OF CITY-OWNED TREES AND PARKWAY LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 13.22 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 13.26 — PARK AND LAUNCHING FACILITY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13.28 — PROPRIETARY USE OF CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 13.30 — VENDING ON CITY SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS
▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY UNDER CHAPTER 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.12 — BUILDING MOVING
- Chapter 15.14 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.22 — UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
- Chapter 15.24 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.28 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
- Chapter 15.29 — FIRE INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 15.30 — REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE
- Chapter 15.34 — HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.36 — PEEP SHOW ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 15.40 — SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 15.50 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 15.60 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 15.70 — GRADING
- Chapter 15.75 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.78 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.79 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.80 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
- Chapter 15.81 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.82 — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESSING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 15.83 — LOT TIE AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 15.90 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
▸Title 16 — CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Overview- Chapter 16.01 — BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
- Chapter 16.02 — CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
- Chapter 16.03 — COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 16.04 — COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION
- Chapter 16.05 — PARK, RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 16.06 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 16.07 — PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
- Chapter 16.08 — TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 16.10 — PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
▸Title 17 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.03 — REQUIRED MAPS
- Chapter 17.04 — TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.05 — FINAL MAPS—PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.06 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 17.07 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 17.08 — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.09 — BONDING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 17.10 — MERGER OF ACCOUNTS
- Chapter 17.11 — ADJUSTMENT PLATS
- Chapter 17.12 — ENFORCEMENT
▸Title 18 — ZONING
Overview▸Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES
Overview- Chapter 18.20 — ZONING MAP
- Chapter 18.21 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.22 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.23 — WESTSIDE MIXED-USE ZONES
- Chapter 18.24 — MIXED-USE CORRIDOR AND DISTRICT ZONES
- Chapter 18.25 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.26 — INSTITUTIONAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.27 — OPEN SPACE ZONE
- Chapter 18.28 — OPEN SPACE RESERVE ZONE
- Chapter 18.29 — OVERLAY ZONES
▸Division 3 — SPECIFIC USES
▸Division 4 — GENERAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 18.40 — GENERAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.41 — SITE PLANNING STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.42 — BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.43 — FENCES AND WALLS
- Chapter 18.44 — Landscaping
- Chapter 18.45 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 18.46 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- Chapter 18.47 — SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT OWNED BY THE CITY OR ITS AFF…
- Chapter 18.48 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
- Chapter 18.49 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.50 — FLOOR AREA RATIO BONUS REGULATIONS
▸Division 5 — GLOSSARY
- STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCES TABLE
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST