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CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST

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

Cite as: Novato Municipal Code · Text as of 2026-10-04

This is a chronological listing of the ordinances of Novato, California beginning with Supplement No. 7, included in this Code.

Ordinance Number Date Description Section Section this Code
1535 8-12-2008 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Novato amending Chapter 8 of the Novato Municipal Code to add Section 8-10 , Regulation of State Video Franchise Holders 1 Added 8-10
1536 8-12-2008 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Novato adding Section 19.06.030 (d) to the Novato Municipal Code establishing that no land use shall be permitted which would violate State or Federal laws 2 19.06.030 D.
1537 11-11-2008 An ordinance adopting the McPhail's Commercial Office Development Master Plan text and map in accordance with the requirements of the City of Novato Municipal Code, Chapter XIX, and the Conservation and Planning Law of the State of California Omitted
1538 12- 9-2008 An ordinance repealing and re-enacting Section 2-22.1, Appendix "A" and amending Appendix "B" of the Novato Municipal Code relating to the Conflict of Interest Code 1 Ch. II, App. A
1539 3-10-2009 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, adding Section 4-17 to the Novato Municipal Code to adopt and amend the 2007 California Green Building Standards Code for non-residential construction projects within the City of Novato 1 Added 4-17
1540 3-24-2009 An ordinance adopting the Diablo Senior Housing Master Plan text and map for 806 Diablo Avenue in accordance with the requirements of the City of Novato Municipal Code, Chapter XIX, and the Conservation and Planning Law of the State of California Omitted
1541 4-28-2009 An ordinance amending the zoning designation of certain real property from Planned District (PD) to Business and Professional Office (BPO) pursuant to Section 19.56 of the Novato Municipal Code Omitted
1542 7-28-2009 An ordinance amending the zoning designation of the certain real property located at 900, 908, and 917 Sherman Avenue from Community Facilities (CF); Downtown (D) Overlay; Historic (H) Overlay Districts to Downtown Core Business (CD:B); Downtown (D) Overlay; Historic (H) Overlay Districts, pursuant to Section 19.56 of the Novato Municipal Code Omitted
1543 10-13-2009 An ordinance amending the zoning designation of the certain real property located at 840 McClay Road from Planned District (PD) to R1-7.5, Single-Family Residential, pursuant to Section 19.56 of the Novato Municipal Code Omitted
1544 10-27-2009 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, of the City of Novato amending Chapter 8.4 of the Novato Municipal Code regulating massage establishments 1 Added 8-4.1 k., l.
2 8-4.2
3 8-4.5
4 8-4.9
5 8-4.12
6 8-4.13
1545 12- 2009 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending 2-3.3 to the Novato Municipal Code clarifying that installation of newly elected councilmembers shall occur upon adoption by the city council of the official canvass of vote 1 2-3.2 b.
1546 1-26-2010 An ordinance amending the zoning designation of the certain real property located at 1523 South Novato Boulevard from Planned District (PD) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN), pursuant to Section 19.56 of the Novato Municipal Code Omitted
1547 3- 9-2010 An ordinance of the City of Novato amending Chapter 10 (Parks and Recreational Facilities) of Novato Municipal Code relating to park permits, indemnification and insurance 1 10-2 l., m.
2 10-4
3 Rpld 10-6 (g)
4 Rpld 10-6 (i)
5 10-7 (a)
6 Rpld 10-10 (g)
7 10-11 (a)
8 10-13
9 10-14
1548 5-11-2010 An ordinance adopting the amendment to the Rowland Plaza Master Plan in accordance with the requirements of the City of Novato Municipal Code, Chapter XIX, and the Conservation and Planning Law of the State of California for the Rowland Plaza Project Omitted
1549 6- 8-2010 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending Chapter XIV Burglary and Alarm System, of the City of Novato Municipal Code to impose alarm fee for two or more false alarms 1 14-18.030(k)
2 14-18.140
3 14-18.150(a)
4 14-18.180
1550 9-14-2010 An ordinance of the Novato City Council adding Chapter 14-19 to Title XIV of the Municipal Code making uncontrolled gatherings a public nuisance subject to criminal and administrative penalties 1 14-19
1552 9-14-2010 An ordinance repealing and re-enacting Section 2-22.1, Appendix "A" and amending Appendix "B" of the Novato Municipal Code relating to the conflict of interest code 1 2-22.1
1553 9-14-2010 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending Section 4-13 of the Novato Municipal Code to provide requirement to submit and comply with green building measures on residential projects within the City of Novato 2 4-13 —4-13.9
1554 9-14-2010 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending Section 4-16 of the Novato Municipal Code to provide requirement to submit and comply with green building measures on multifamily projects within the City of Novato 2 4-16 —4-16.9
1555 9-14-2010 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, amending Section 4-17 of the Novato Municipal Code to provide green building standards for non-residential construction projects within the City of Novato 2 4-17 —4-17.9
1556 1-11-2011 An ordinance adding Section 4-1.2.1 and amending Sections 4-1.3 and 4-12.2 of Chapter IV Building and Housing, of the Novato Municipal Code in order to adopt by reference the 2010 California Building Standards Code as amended as the construction codes of the City of Novato 1 Added 4-1.2.1
2 4-1.3
3 4-12.2(f)
1557 1-11-2011 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, amending Section 4-17 of the Novato Municipal Code to provide Green Building Standards for Non-Residential Construction Projects within the City of Novato 2 4-17 —4-17.9
1560 4-26-2011 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending Section 1-7.6C of the Novato Municipal Code to provide for the prevention and abatement of graffiti 1 1-7 —1-7.13
1561 8-23-2011 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Novato and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System Omitted
1562 8-23-2011 An ordinance of the Novato City Council determining it will comply with the voluntary alternative redevelopment program pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code in order to permit the continued existence and operation of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Novato Omitted
1563 8-23-2011 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Novato (Vintage Oaks) Redevelopment Project pursuant to Senate Bill 211, as codified in Health and Safety Code Section 33333.6(e)(2)(b), to eliminate the time limit on incurring indebtedness within the Novato (Vintage Oaks) Redevelopment Project Area Omitted
1564 4-26-2011 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Novato repealing and replacing Section 1-7 of the Novato Municipal Code for graffiti prevention and abatement 1 1-7 —1-7.16
1565 10-11-2011 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, approving the Marin Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the implementation of a community choice aggregation program Omitted
1566 10-25-2011 An ordinance assigning the Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District classification to a certain portion of the Davidson Street right-of-way located adjacent to the private property at 630 Davidson Street, pursuant to Section 19.56 of the Novato Municipal Code Omitted
1568 12-13-2011 An ordinance approving rezoning application to allow current zoning map designation of a portion of property used for RV storage on Landing Court to be changed from PD (Planned District) to CG (General Commercial) Omitted
1569 1-10-2012 An ordinance of the Novato City Council amending Section 2-8 of the Novato Municipal Code to match the state public contract code for publicly bid projects 1 2-8.802, 2-8.808
1570 1-10-2012 An ordinance of the Novato City Council adding Section 18-15 to the Novato Municipal Code for the adoption of mobile food vending regulations and making related amendments to the code 1 Added 18-15.1—18-15.10
2 Added 18-7.20
3 Added 14-8.16
1571 1-24-2012 An ordinance of the City Council adopting the Hanna Ranch Mixed Use Master Plan text and map in accordance with the requirements of the City of Novato Municipal Code, Chapter XIX, and the Conservation and Planning Law of the State of California Omitted
1572 3-27-2012 An ordinance of the City of Novato adopting the Valley Memorial Park Master Plan text and map in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XIX and the Conservation and Planning Law of the State of California Omitted
1573 4-10-2012 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, amending Section 2-10.2 to remove the provision that members of the planning commission shall not hold more than one other public office or position in the city 1 2-10.2
1574 4-10-2012 An ordinance of the Novato City Council, amending Section 2-11.2 to remove the provision that members of the design review commission shall not hold more than one other public office or position in the city administration 1 2-11.2
1575 10- 9-2012 An ordinance repealing and re-enacting Section 2-22.1, Appendix A relating to the conflict of interest code 1 2-22.1 App. A
1576 10-23-2012 Amends text of Ch. IX, Ch. XVII, and Ch. XIX 2(Exh. A) Added 9-7.002f.
17-1.1—17-1.5
17-2
2(Exh. A, amd.) 19.01.010 — 19.01.050
19.02.010 — 19.02.030
19.04.010 — 19.04.030
19.06.010 — 19.06.070
19.08.010 — 19.08.040
19.10.010 — 19.10.050
19.12.010 — 19.12.040
19.14.010 — 19.14.050
19.16.010 — 19.16.070
19.20.010 — 19.20.120
19.21.010 — 19.21.080
19.22.010 — 19.22.090
19.23.010 — 19.23.130
19.24.010 — 19.24.110
19.25.010 — 19.25.070
19.26.010 — 19.26.060
19.28.010 — 19.28.040
19.30.010 — 19.30.120
19.31.010 — 19.31.040
19.32.010 — 19.32.120
19.34.010 — 19.34.180
19.35.010 — 19.35.080
19.36.010 — 19.36.080
19.38.010 — 19.38.170
19.39.010 — 19.39.040
19.40.010 — 19.40.080
19.42.010 — 19.42.070
19.44.010 — 19.44.080
19.48.010 — 19.48.080
19.50.010 — 19.50.070
19.52.010 — 19.52.090
19.54.010 — 19.54.050
19.56.010 — 19.56.100
19.58.010 — 19.58.070
19.59.010 — 19.59.120
19.60.010 , 19.60.020
1577 5- 7-2013 Adding § 7-6 prohibiting the use of polystyrene foam disposable food packaging 2 Added 7-6.1—7-6.4
1578 5-14-2013 Consideration of urgency ordinance establishing an interim moratorium on issuance of any development approval permit or entitlement for properties east of N. Redwood Blvd., west of Hwy. 101, north of Olive Ave. and south of San Marin Dr. Omitted
1579 6-18-2013 Amends § 2.54 relating to prohibition of excavation of newly-paved streets 1 15-2.54
1580 6-18-2013 Urgency ordinance extending urgency ordinance no. 1578 Omitted
1581 7-30-2013 Amends Zoning of parcel at 5394 Nave Drive for the Oma Village Project Omitted
1583 9-10-2013 Amends § 3-1 to specify control requirements for dogs in off-leash areas 1 3-1.17
2 3-1.19
1584 10-29-2013 Amends Ord. No. 1441 approving the change in the zoning designation at 825 Delong Avenue Omitted
1585 11-19-2013 Amends the Atherton Ranch Master Plan to modify permitted land uses at 2 Ranch Drive to allow the Atherton House to be used for professional and administrative offices Omitted
1586 12- 3-2013 Amends Ch. IV to adopt by reference the 2013 California Building Standards Code as Amended as the Construction Codes of the City of Novato 1 4-1.2.1
4-1.3
Rpld 4-13
4-16 , 4-17
1587 12- 3-2013 Amends Ch. XIX pertaining to Affordable Housing Opportunity Overlay District 1(Exh. B) 19.04.020
3(Exh. C) Added 19.16.070
4(Exh. D) Added 19.30.050G
6(Exh. F) Added 19.25.010 — 19.25.070
7(Exh. G) Added 19.34.072
8(Exh. H) 19.12.030
9(Exh. I) 19.14.040
10(Exh. J) 19.16.020
1588 12- 3-2013 Amends the Master Plan and Precise Development Plan for the Ignacio Industrial Park, Units 1 & 2, and the Hamilton Industrial Park to include emergency shelters as a permitted use Omitted
1589 1-14-2014 Repeals Urgency Ord. No. 1578 which established an Urgency Ord. No. 1580 which exteded interim restrictions on development of the Redwood Corridor Omitted
1590 3-18-2014 Amends Ch. VII regulating the use of single use carryout bags 2 Added 7-7
1591 3-18-2014 Amends Ch. XIX to allow the location and operation of religious facilities in certain commercial zoning districts and applying ground floor use restrictions in the downtown core retail district only to buildings along Grant Avenue and Redwood Boulevard 2(Exh. A) 19.10.040
3(Exh. B) 19.12.030
1592 4-15-2014 Amends Ch. XIX to include provisions for reasonable accommodations and to recognize transitional and supportive housing in all residential districts 2(Exh. A) Added 19.42.080
3—5(Exh. A) 19.60.020
1593 5-13-2014 Special taxes Omitted
1594 10-28-2014 Amends Ch. II pertaining to Conflict of Interest Code 1 2-22.1, App. A
1595 12-16-2014 Amends Tables 2-4 (allowed uses and permit requirements for residential zoning districts) and 2-7 (allowed uses and permit requirements for commercial/industrial zoning districts) of Chapter XIX (Zoning) 2(Exh. A) 19.08.030
19.10.040
19.10.050
19.16.070F.
19.34.030
Added 19.34.031
19.60.020
1596 1-27-2015 Amends Section 2-8 relating to purchasing of supplies and contractual services to provide a local vendor preference 3 Added 2-8.17
1597 2-24-2015 Adds Section 14-20 to prohibit unlawful camping on public property 1 Added 14-20.1— 14-20.6
2 Rpld 10-39
1598 4-28-2015 Repeals and reenacts Section 2-13 relating to emergency operations 1(Exh. A) 2-13.1—2-13.15
1599 6- 2-2015 Amends and restates Section 2-8 establishing a purchasing and contracting system 1 2-8.1—2-8.16
2 2-8.17(c)(8)
3 2-5.8s.
1600 6-16-2015 Repeals and reenacts Section 7-4 relating to urban runoff pollution prevention 1(Exh. A) Rpld 7-4.1—7-4.18
Added 7-4.1—7-4.18
1601 11- 3-2015 Transactions and use tax 2 Added 16-6
1602 9-15-2015 Adds Section 4-18 to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems and finding the adoption thereof exempt from California Environmental Quality Act 2 Added 4-18.1—4-18.6
1603 9-15-2015 Adds Section 4-15 - tenanting, management and safety for multi-family housing 4(Exh. A) Added 4-15.1—4-15.3
1604 10- 6-2015 Amendments to the Master Plan (Hamilton Reuse Plan) Omitted
1605 9-27-2016 Repeals and reenacts Section 2-22.1, App. A, Conflict of Interest Code 1 2-22.1, App. A
1606 10-11-2016 Repeals and reenacts Section 8-4 relating to regulation of massage establishments and message technicians 2(Exh. A) Rpld 8-4.1—8-4.20
Added 8-4.1—8-4.19
1608 11-15-2016 Amends Master Plan (consisting of Hamilton Field Master Plan) Omitted
1611 11-29-2016 Amends Ch. XIX relating to regulation of massage establishments 2(Exh. A) 19.10.040
3(Exh. B) 19.12.030
4(Exh. C) 19.14.040
5(Exh. D) 19.30.040
7(Exh. F) Added 19.34.190
8 Rpld 19.60.020A.1.g.
9(Exh. G) 19.60.020M.
10 19.60.020P.
1612 11-29-2016 Amends Ch. IV to adopt 2016 California Building Standards Code 1 4-1.2.1
2 4-1.3
1615 1-31-2017 Adds Section 7-8 , Novato's Tobacco Retailers' Licensing Law II Added 7-8.1—7-8.14
1616 1-24-2017 Repeals and replaces Section 7-3 relating to regulation of smoking and tobacco product use II Rpld 7-3.1—7-3.16
Added 7-3.1—7-3.11
1617 2- 7-2017 Adds Section 18-10.4 relating to regulation of on-street parking of commercial vehicles 2(Exh. A) Added 18-10.4
1618 5- 2-2017 Amends Section 2-3.2, relating to changing general municipal elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years 1 2-3.2
1619 7-25-2017 Adopting amendment of zoning map and rezoning from R1-7.5 to PD and approval for Oakmont Senior Living Master Plan to allow for a residential care facility at 1461 South Novato Blvd., APN 151-022-09 Omitted
1620 9-26-2017 Adds Section 4-19 , electric vehicle charging systems 2(Exh. A) Added 4-19.1—4-19.5
1621 10-10-2017 Adds Section 18-7.22 prohibiting the parking of RVs on public streets without a permit 1 Added 18-7.22
1622 10-10-2017 Adds Section 7-10 , shopping cart containment and retrieval; relocates Section 1-7 , graffiti prevention and abatement to new Section 7-9 ; Amends Section 19.12.030 , Table 207 relating to regulations of grocery stores providing shopping carts to patrons 2 Rnbd 1-7.1—1-7.16
as 7-9.1—7-9.16
3(Exh. A) Added 7-10.1—7-10.9
4(Exh. B) 19.12.030
1623 10-24-2017 Adds Section 1-7 , administrative citation and penalty 1 Added 1-7.1—1-7.12
1-2
1624 11-14-2017 Amends Section 14-16 to change the title, add regulations addressing controlled substances and/or marijuana 14-16.1—14-16.5
1627 11-14-2017 Modifies speed limit on segment of Novato Boulevard Omitted
1628 11-14-2017 Design review 2(Exh. A) 19.40.030
3(Exh. B) 19.42.030
4(Exh. C) 19.58.020
1630 12-12-2017 Amends Section 8-10 , reauthorizing the cable PEG support fee 2 Added 8-10.8
1632 1- 9-2018 Adopts amendments to the Atherton Ranch Master Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 1435, to rescind and replace all text and graphics addressing commercial development on Parcels C and D with ATHERTON PLACE (10702M), A mixed-use development project proposed at 7533 and 7537 Redwood Boulevard, APNs 125-600-51 and -52 Omitted
1634 1- 9-2018 Amends Section 7-8 , regarding tobacco retailers 1, 2 7-8.3
3 7-8.4
4 7-8.6
5 7-8.11
6 7-8.14
1635 12-12-2017 Amends the General Plan to continue the Urban Growth Boundary Omitted
1636 2-13-2018 Amends the McPhail's Commercial Office Development Master Plan, adopted by Ord. No. 1537 Omitted
1637 2-27-2018 Amends various zoning provisions 3(Exh. A) 19.20.100
19.30.040
19.34.030 , 19.34.031
19.60.020
1638 4-10-2018 Modifies radar enforceable speed limit Omitted
1639 4-10-2018 Adopts a Master Plan, precise Development Plan, and Design Review for the proposed Bahia Heights Project, located on an extension of Misty Road, APN 143-272-07 Omitted
1640 6-12-2018 Amends animal control provisions 1 3-1 — 3-4
Rpld 3-5
1641 9-11-2018 Adds Section 4-16 , income-based rental housing discrimination 2(Exh. A) Added 4-16
1642 10- 9-2018 Issuance of subpoenas 1 Rpld 2-4B
Added 2-4B
1643 10- 9-2018 Cannabis regulations 3 Added 19.34.065
4 19.60.020
5 19.08.030
6 19.10.040
7 19.12.030
8 19.14.040
1644 11-13-2018 Rezoning Omitted
1645 11-13-2018 Development plan Omitted
1646 10- 9-2018 Urgency ordinance regarding commercial cannabis activity Omitted
1647 1-15-2019 City administration 1 Ch. 2, App. A
1648 1-29-2019 Camping 1 Added 14-20.7
1649 3-12-2019 Master Plan (Wood Hollow Hotel Project) Omitted
1650 5-21-2019 Election process 1, 2 Added 2-3.4, 2-3.5
1651 6-11-2019 Rezoning Omitted
1652 6-25-2019 Rezoning Omitted
1653 10- 8-2019 Minimum wage 1 Added 2-30
1654 10- 8-2019 Urgency ordinance establishing regulations for small wireless facilities Omitted
1655 11-12-2019 Cannabis business regulations II Added 8-11
1656 11-12-2019 Zoning regulations regarding cannabis V 19.12.030
19.14.030
19.34.066
19.60.020
1657 11-12-2019 Cannabis business regulations 1 8-11
1658 12-17-2019 Building codes 1 4-1.2.1
2 4-1.3
1659 1-14-2020 Zoning map amendment Omitted
1660 3-10-2020 Rezoning Omitted
1661 12- 8-2020 Increase in transient occupancy tax 2 16-2.3
1663 7-14-2020 Employees' retirement system contract amendment Omitted
1664 7-28-2020 Master Plan amendment (Hamilton Field DODHF property) Omitted
1665 9-22-2020 Fires in city parks 3 10-4
4 10-28
1666 11-10-2020 Development agreement with Buck Institute Omitted
1667 1-26-2021 Temporary moratorium rent increases for Covid-19 impacted areas Omitted
1668 2-23-2021 Short-term rental licensing program II 16-2.2
III Added 8-12
1669 6- 8-2021 Protectionof critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas II Added 7-11
III Rnbd 14-20.5, 14-20.6
as 14-20.6, 14-20.7
IV Added 14-20.5
V Rnbd & Amd 14-20.7
as 14-20.8
1670 6- 8-2021 Creeks, tributaries and riparian areas II Added 7-12
1671 6-22-2021 Gas-powered leaf blower restrictions II Added 7-13
1672 7-13-2021 Living streets program 2 Added 15-5
1673 10-26-2021 Tobacco retailers I Added 7-8.2 b., g.
Rnbd 7-8.2 b.—e., f.—m.
as 7-8.2 c.—f., h.—o.
II 7-8.3 h.
III 7-8.6 a.
1674 12-14-2021 Cannabis—Commercial activities V 19.34.066 F.
1675 12-14-2021 Animal keeping V 19.34.060 C., table 3-13
19.34.060 D., table 3-14
Added 19.34.060 E.5.
1676 3- 8-2022 Accessory dwelling units and Junior Accessory dwelling units Exh. A 19.34.030 , 19.34.031
19.08.030 , table 2-2
19.12.030 , table 2-7
19.14.040 , table 2-9
19.16.070 , table 2-11
19.20.100 E.3.
19.24.020 B.2.
19.26.050 I.3.
Added 19.26.050 I.4.
Rnbd 19.26.050 I. 4., 5.
as 19.26.050 I.5., 6.
19.30.040 , table 3-7
19.60.020
1679 2- 8-2022 Administration 1 2-21.1, app. A
1684 5-10-2022 Downtown Parklet Licensing Program II Added 15-6
1685 5-24-2022 Political Fairness Campaign Act I Rpld 21-7
II, III 21-8A , 21-8B
IV—VI 21-9 — 21-11
VII—IX 21-14 — 21-16
X Rpld 21-32
1689 7-12-2022 Residential resale reports IV Rpld 4-8
1690 9-13-2022 Leaf blower restrictions II 7-13
1691 9-13-2022 Amends the definition of critical infrastructure 1 7-11.2
1692 10-11-2022 Repeals and reenacts Section 2-22.1, App. A, Conflict of Interest Code 1 2-22.1, App. A
1693 11-15-2022 Amends gas station zoning provisions 4(Exh. A) 19.12.030
Added 19.14.030C.
Added 19.52.022
19.60.020
1694 12- 6-2022 Repeals and adopts new technical codes 1 Rpld 4-1.1—4-1.11
Added 4-1.1—4-1.11
1695 12- 6-2022 Excavation and fills ordinance text amendments 5(Exh. A) 6-5
1696 1-10-2023 Amends electric vehicle charging systems II 4-19.1—4-19.5
1697 2-14-2023 Amends Appendix A of Conflict of Interest Code 1 2-22.1, App. A
1698 3-14-2023 Amends definitions for Design Review Commission 1 2-11.2
1700 4-11-2023 Housing and building codes appeal board 1 4-1.6
1701 5- 9-2023 Reusable foodware ordinance II Added 7-14
1702 5- 9-2023 Nonconforming gas stations Exh. A 19.52.022H
1704 9-26-2023 Median regulations 1 Added 18-16
1705 10-10-2023 Amends Chapter XIX (Zoning) by adding Division 19.27 4(Exh. A) 19.08.040
19.10.040
19.12.040
19.14.040 , 19.14.050
19.16.070
Added 19.27.010 — 19.27.100
1706 10-10-2023 Amends parks and recreational facilities I Added 10-2 n.
II 10-4 e.
III Added 10-7 d.10.
IV, V 10-28
1707 10-24-2023 Amends section 2-25 , Downtown Novato Business Improvement District I, II 2-25.2, 2-25.3
III 2-25.5
1708 11-14-2023 Amends section 18-15 , Mobile Food Vending, and adds section 18-17 , Sidewalk Vending to Chapter XVIII, Traffic 2 18-15.3 c.
3(Aat. A) Added 18-17
1709 11-14-2023 Amends Chapter X, Parks and Recreation Facilities I 10-2 n.
II 10-4 e.
III 10-7 d.10.
IV, V 10-28
1714 2-27-2024 Amends Appendix A of Conflict of Interest Code 1 2-22.1, App. A
1715 4-19-2024 Amends Chapter XIX (Zoning) Exh. A Added 19.02.020F.3
19.06.030
19.12.030 , table 2-7
19.14.010 , table 2-9
19.60.020
1716 7- 9-2024 Amends Chapter XX (Rent control—Mobile homes) 1, 2 20-1 , 20-2
3 20-5
4—6 20-9
7 20-11
8 20-15
9 Added 20-17A
1717 11- 5-2024 Transactions and use tax 1 Added 16-7
1718 9-10-2024 Amends Chapter XIX (Zoning) 3(Exh. A) 19.24.020
3(Exh. B) 19.10.040 , table 2-4
19.12.030 , table 2-7
19.14.040 , table 2-9
Added 19.34.071
Added 19.34.073
19.60.020
3(Exh. C) 19.08.030 , table 2-2
19.10.040 , table 2-4
Added 19.34.200
19.60.020
3(Exh. D) 19.10.040 , table 2-4
19.14.040 , table 2-9
Added 19.34.126
19.60.020
3(Exh. E) 5-13.008
1719 1-14-2025 Amends Code regarding unlawful camping 1 Rpld 14-20.8
2, 3 7-11.3
1720 12- 9-2024 Amends Code regarding involuntary and unlawful camping 1 Rpld 14-20.8
2, 3 7-11.3
1721 1-28-2025 Amends Code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units 4(Exh. A) 19.34.030 , 19.34.031
1723 3-25-2025 Amends Chapter XIX (Zoning) 3(Exh. A) 19.12.030
19.30.040
19.34.072
19.60.020
3(Exh. B) 19.08.030
19.10.040
19.12.030
19.14.040
19.30.040
19.34.160
19.60.020
1724 7-22-2025 Marin electric bicycle safety pilot program 2 Added 18-18
1725 7-22-2025 Amends Chapter XIX (Zoning), and Chapter 9 (Land Subdivision) 5(Exh. A) 9-5.023
Added 9-8
19.10.040
19.30.040
Added 19.34.029
19.58.020
19.60.020
1726 8-26-2025 Exhaustion of administrative remedies for challenges to fees, charges, and assessments on real property 2 Added 2-29
1727 8-26-2025 The abatement of dangerous buildings 1 Added 4-4
1728 11-18-2025 Modifies radar enforceable speed limits Omitted
1729 11-18-2025 Repeals and adopts new technical codes 1 Rpld 4-1
Added 4-1
1730 11-18-2025 Adopts amendment to Zoning Map Omitted
1731 4-28-2026 Amends Chapter IV (Building and Housing) 3(Exh. A) Added 4-17
1732 4-14-2026 Amends the McPhail's Commercial Office Development Master Plan Omitted
1733 4-14-2026 Amends Chapter II (Administration) 2 2-3.1

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