Municipal code
Oceanside Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Oceanside, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 68 chapters · 2,425 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Oceanside
Contents
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview▸Article I — CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
- Article I.5 — CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
- Article II — CITY MANAGER
▸Article III — CITY CLERK
▸Article IV — OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER
- Article V — CITY ENGINEER
- Article VI — LIBRARY
▸Article VII — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Article VIIA — REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION
- Article VIII — USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE PURPOSES
▸Article IX — CITY FUNDS
- Article X — DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
- Article XI — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
- Article XII — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Article XIII — SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
- Article XIV — RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Article XV — BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL OFFICES
- Article XVI — MEASURE X CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
- Article XVII — TERM LIMITS
▸Chapter 3A — AMBULANCES
▸Chapter 4 — ANIMALS AND FOWL
Overview▸Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — IMPOUNDMENT GENERALLY
▸Article III — DOGS
Overview▸Division 2 — LICENSES
▸Division 3 — RABIES CONTROL
- Division 4 — VICIOUS DOGS
- Chapter 5 — BICYCLES AND MOBILITY DEVICES
▸Chapter 6 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
Overview- Article I — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Article II — BUILDING CODE
- Article III — PLUMBING CODE
- Article IV — MECHANICAL CODE
- Article V — HOUSING CODE
- Article VI — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Article VII — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
▸Article VIII — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
▸Article IX — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
- Article X — ENFORCEMENT OF MOBILEHOME PARKS ACT
- Article XI — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING MITIGATION
- Article XII — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Article XIII — GREEN BUILDING CODE
- Article XIV — ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Article XV — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Article XVI — UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
- Chapter 6A — ALARM SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 7 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Overview- Article I — REPAIR, STORAGE OR MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
▸Article II — FORTUNETELLING
- Article III — CESSPOOL CLEANERS
- Article IV — MERCHANDISE COUPONS
- Article V — REGISTRATION OF GUESTS IN HOTELS, ROOMING HOUSES, ETC
- Article VI — PEEP SHOW ESTABLISHMENTS
- Article VII — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
▸Article VIII — REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS AND NEWS STANDS
- Article IX — REGULATION OF PAY TELEPHONES
▸Article X — TOBACCO PRODUCTS
- Article XI — TOBACCO AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS
- Article XII — REGULATION AND CONTAINMENT OF SHOPPING CARTS
- Article XIII — CANNABIS FACILITIES
- Chapter 7B — OBNOXIOUS CONDUCT
- Chapter 8 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 9 — CIVIL DEFENSE
▸Chapter 9A — CABLE SYSTEMS AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9B — REGULATION OF STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
- Chapter 10 — DANCES AND DANCE HALLS
- Chapter 10A — SMOKING
▸Chapter 11 — FIRE PROTECTION
Overview▸Article I — FIRE DEPARTMENT
▸Article II — FIRE PREVENTION
- Chapter 1 — Administration
- Chapter 3 — General Precautions Against Fire
- Chapter 5 — Fire Service Features
- Chapter 9 — Fire Protection Systems
- Chapter 12 — Energy Systems
▸Chapter 61 — Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG)
Overview- Sec. 11.28. - Repealing of conflicting ordinances.
▸Article III — ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN VEGETATION AND WASTE MATTER
▸Chapter 12 — FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 14A — HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
- Chapter 14C — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
▸Chapter 15 — LICENSES
Overview▸Article II — LICENSING, MASSAGE TECHNICIANS AND ESTABLISHMENTS
- Article III — CONCEALABLE FIREARMS
- Article IV — BINGO GAMES
- Article V — SIDEWALK VENDORS
- Chapter 16 — MINORS
- Chapter 16B — MANUFACTURED HOME FAIR PRACTICES
- Chapter 16C — MUNICIPAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
▸Chapter 17 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Overview▸Article I — REAL PROPERTY NUISANCE ABATEMENT
▸Article II — WEED ABATEMENT
▸Article III — VEHICLE ABATEMENT
- Article IV — DISTURBANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 18 — MUNICIPAL PIER
- Chapter 19 — OCEANSIDE BEACH
▸Chapter 19A — OCEANSIDE BEACHES; CONSTRUCTION OF SEAWALLS, REVETMENTS OR OTHER
▸Chapter 20 — OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS
Overview▸Article I — PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND WELFARE
▸Article II — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
▸Article III — NUISANCES
▸Article IV — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
▸Article V — ILLEGAL STREET RACING
▸Article VI — RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AND SERVICE TRAINING
▸Article VII — SYNTHETIC DRUGS AND MISLABELED/MISBRANDED PRODUCTS CONTAINING
▸Chapter 21 — PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 22 — PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
- Chapter 24 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 24A — OCEANSIDE TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
- Chapter 25 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
▸Chapter 26 — POOLROOMS AND SHOOTING GALLERIES
- Chapter 28A — PURCHASES AND SALES
▸Chapter 29 — SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Overview- Sec. 29.1. - Definitions.
▸Article III — SERVICE CHARGES
- Article IV — EXTENSION OF SEWER MAINS
▸Article V — ENLARGEMENT OF MAINS BEYOND MINIMUM CAPACITY REQUIRED OF SUBDIVIDERS
- Article VI — RESERVED
- Article VII — SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
▸Article VIII — SEPTIC TANKS, CESSPOOLS, ETC
- Article IX — REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL KITCHEN GREASE DISPOSAL
▸Article X — REGULATION OF DISCHARGE INTO CITY SEWER SYSTEM
Overview- Sec. 29.131. - Prohibited discharge standards.
- Sec. 29.132. - National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
- Sec. 29.134. - Local limits.
- Sec. 29.138. - Monitoring facilities.
- Sec. 29.139. - Control manholes.
- Sec. 29.140. - Fees.
- Sec. 29.143. - Pretreatment of wastewater.
- Sec. 29.144. - Wastewater discharge permits.
- Sec. 29.145. - Wastewater discharge permit issuance.
- Sec. 29.146. - Reporting requirements.
- Sec. 29.147. - Compliance monitoring.
- Sec. 29.150. - Administrative enforcement remedies.
- Sec. 29.151. - Judicial enforcement remedies.
- Sec. 29.152. - Supplemental enforcement action.
- Sec. 29.153. - Wastewater treatment rates.
- Sec. 29.154. - Miscellaneous provisions.
▸Chapter 30 — SOLICITORS, PEDDLERS, HAWKERS, ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND TRANSIENT
- Chapter 30A — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
- Chapter 30B — SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERMIT: USE OF PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PROPERTY FOR
▸Chapter 31 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Article I.1 — PARKWAYS
- Article II — EXCAVATIONS GENERALLY
- Article IIA — EXCAVATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Article IIB — ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Article III — UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES GENERALLY
▸Article IV — SIDEWALKS GENERALLY
▸Article V — DRIVEWAYS
- Article VI — POLES, WIRES, ETC
- Article VII — OVERHANGING AWNINGS
- Article VIII — RESERVED
- Article IX — HOUSE NUMBERS
- Chapter 31A — STREET TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION
- Chapter 31B — SWAP MEETS
- Chapter 32A — RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
▸Chapter 32B — IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 32C — PUBLIC FACILITY FEE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 32D — PARKS IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 32E — SCHOOL FACILITIES MITIGATION
▸Chapter 34 — TAXATION
Overview- Article I — TRANSFER OF CITY TAX FUNCTION TO COUNTY
▸Article II — SALES AND USE TAX
Overview▸Division 1 — IN GENERAL
▸Division 2 — TEMPORARY ONE-HALF CENT SALES TAX
▸Article III — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Article IV — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Article V — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
▸Chapter 35 — TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
- Chapter 36 — TRAMPOLINE CENTERS
▸Chapter 36A — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
- Chapter 36B — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
▸Chapter 37 — WATER
Overview▸Article II — WATER RATES AND COLLECTION THEREOF
- Article IV — WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FEES
▸Article V — WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
- Article VI — EXTERNAL WATER PROVIDER CHARGES
- Article VII — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
- Article VIII — RECYCLED WATER
- Article IX — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION
- Chapter 39 — LIGHT POLLUTION REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 40 — URBAN RUNOFF AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
Overview- 40.1 — TITLE, PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 40.2 — DISCHARGE REGULATIONS, EXEMPT DISCHARGES, AND REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
- 40.3 — INSPECTION, ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS, AND PENALTIES
- Article I — DEFINITIONS
- Article II — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
- Article III — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Article IV — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Article V — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Article VI — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Article VII — STOP AND YIELD REQUIREMENTS
- Article VIII — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Article IX — PEDESTRIANS' REGULATIONS
▸Article X — STOPPING, STANDING AND GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS
▸Article XI — SPECIAL PARKING ZONES
- Article XII — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
▸Article XIII — PAID, OFF-STREET, AND BEACH AREA PARKING AREAS
- Article XIV — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
- Article XV — SCHOOL CROSSING REGULATIONS
- Article XVII — REMOVAL OF KEYS FROM UNATTENDED VEHICLES