Title 11
Pacific Grove Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Pacific Grove
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 11.04 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
§ 11.10.070. Enforcement. § 11.10.080. Exemptions from permit requirement.
§ 11.04.005. Purpose.
§ 11.04.010. Alcoholic beverage defined. § 11.04.020. Consumption in public place.
§ 11.04.030. Possession on sand beaches. § 11.04.040. Persons under 21 – Prohibitions.
§ 11.04.050. Cost recovery. § 11.04.060. Preemption.
Chapter 11.08 CURFEW FOR JUVENILES
§ 11.08.010. Juvenile curfew regulations.
- Chapter 11.09 **LOITERING**§ 11.09.010. Obstructing free passage of public way.
§ 11.09.020. Obstructing entrance to business establishment.
§ 11.09.030. Interpretation and application of chapter.
§ 11.09.040. Enforcement.
Chapter 11.10
GARAGE SALES
§ 11.10.010. Permit – Required.
Chapter 11.12 SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
§ 11.12.010. Definitions.
§ 11.12.020. Licenses – Required. § 11.12.030. License application.
- License fee. License – Investigation and issuance.
§ 11.12.040.
§ 11.12.050.
- License – Expiration.
§ 11.12.060.
- License – Badges.
§ 11.12.070.
- License – Transfer prohibited.
§ 11.12.080.
- License – Exhibition.
§ 11.12.090.
- Entry upon signed premises unlawful.
§ 11.12.100.
- Hours of solicitation.
§ 11.12.110.
- Enforcement authority. Records.
§ 11.12.120.
§ 11.12.130.
- License – Revocation.
§ 11.12.140.
- Notice of hearing on revocation.
§ 11.12.150.
License – Appeal procedure.
§ 11.12.160. § 11.12.170.
Claims of exemption.
Exempt activities.
§ 11.12.180.
Chapter 11.20 CARD ROOMS
§ 11.10.020. Display restrictions.
§ 11.10.030. Permit – Application required – Contents.
§ 11.10.040. Permit limitation – New occupant exception – Permits nontransferable.
§ 11.10.050. Duration and hours of sale restricted.
§ 11.20.010. Maintaining card rooms commercially.
§ 11.20.020. Bingo – Permitted when. § 11.20.030. Bingo – Wage, salary prohibited.
§ 11.20.040. Bingo – Participation by minor prohibited.
§ 11.10.060. Sign restrictions.
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| § | 11.20.050. | Bingo – Ownership | Chapter 11.26 | |
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| requirement. | TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE | |||
| § | 11.20.060. | Bingo – Open to public. | ||
| § | 11.20.070. | Bingo – Staff restrictions. | § 11.26.010. | Monterey County tobacco |
| § | 11.20.080. | Bingo – Financial interest restricted. |
retailer license provisions adopted. |
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| § § |
11.20.090. 11.20.100. |
Bingo – Special fund required. Bingo – Presence prerequisite to participation. |
Chapter 11.32 OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS |
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| § § |
11.20.110. 11.20.120. |
Bingo – Prize restrictions. Bingo – Defined. |
§ 11.32.010. | Goods, stands, etc., prohibited – Exceptions. |
| § | 11.20.130. | Bingo – License – Required | ||
| – Application – Term – Denial when. |
Chapter 11.36 DAMAGING PUBLIC BUILDINGS |
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| § | 11.20.140. | Bingo – Violation – | ||
| Misdemeanor. | § 11.36.010. | Unlawful acts. | ||
| § | 11.20.150. | Bingo – Abatement of | ||
| violations. | Chapter 11.38 | |||
| § | 11.20.160. | Bingo – Remedies | TRESPASS TO POSTED PUBLIC | |
| cumulative. | WORKS | |||
| Chapter 11.24 | § 11.38.010. | Definitions. | ||
| SMOKING REGULATIONS | § 1138020 | Postin |
Chapter 11.38
TRESPASS TO POSTED PUBLIC WORKS
§ 11.38.010. Definitions. § 11.38.020. Posting.
§ 11.38.030. Entering or remaining on property.
§ 11.38.040. Severability.
§ 11.24.010. Purpose and findings. § 11.24.020. Definitions. § 11.24.030. Prohibition of smoking in designated enclosed areas.
§ 11.24.032. Prohibition of smoking in new and existing units of multi-unit residences.
§ 11.24.035. Prohibition of smoking in unenclosed areas.
§ 11.24.037. Prohibition of smoking in areas zoned as open space (O).
§ 11.24.040. Prohibition of the sale of flavored tobacco products.
§ 11.24.050. Posting requirements. § 11.24.060. Enforcement. § 11.24.070. Penalty for violations.
§ 11.38.050. Declaration of purpose.
Chapter 11.40 EXPECTORATING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- § 11.40.010. Unlawful acts.
Chapter 11.42 TRANSIT BUSES
§ 11.42.010. Definitions.
§ 11.42.011. Unlawful acts.
Chapter 11.44 WEAPONS
§ 11.24.080. Other applicable laws.
§ 11.44.010. Carrying concealed weapons.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
§ 11.44.020. Discharging firearms, dynamite.
§ 11.44.030. Use of air guns, slingshots, darts, etc.
Chapter 11.45 MILITARY EQUIPMENT
§ 11.45.010. Name of ordinance.
§ 11.45.020. Definitions.
§ 11.45.030. Military equipment use policy requirement.
§ 11.45.040. Use in exigent circumstances.
§ 11.45.050. Reports on the use of military equipment.
§ 11.45.060. Severability.
Chapter 11.48 MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
§ 11.48.010. Interference with prohibited.
§ 11.62.060. Response to unpermitted alarm.
- Alarm user's permit – Renewal.
§ 11.62.070.
- Correction of information.
§ 11.62.080.
§ 11.62.090. § 11.62.100.
Alarm system standards.
Alarm system regulations. Orders to disconnect.
§ 11.62.110.
§ 11.62.120. Administrative assessments.
- Discontinuance of alarm response.
§ 11.62.130.
- Response option.
§ 11.62.140.
- Cancellation of response.
§ 11.62.150.
- Suspension/revocation of permits.
§ 11.62.160.
§ 11.62.170.
Appeals.
Confidentiality.
§ 11.62.180.
- Violation of chapter.
§ 11.62.190.
Chapter 11.64 NEWSRACKS
- § 11.64.010. Purpose.
Chapter 11.56 FIRE SIGNAL CODE
- § 11.56.010. Defined.
Chapter 11.60 CONCEALED WEAPONS
§ 11.60.010. Local licensing authority designated.
§ 11.60.020. Business license – Does not authorize sale.
Chapter 11.62
ALARM SYSTEMS
§ 11.62.010. Purpose.
- Definitions.
§ 11.64.020.
- Permit – Required.
§ 11.64.030.
- Permit application.
§ 11.64.040.
- Permit – Issuance – Renewal.
§ 11.64.050.
- Identification on newsrack required.
§ 11.64.060.
- Liability – Indemnification.
§ 11.64.070.
- Newsrack requirements.
§ 11.64.080.
- Use of newsracks required.
§ 11.64.090.
§ 11.64.100.
- **Abandoned newsrack, newsrack space.** - **Removal/hearing.**§ 11.64.110.
§ 11.64.120. Nuisance/cumulative remedies.
§ 11.64.130. Compliance by permitted vendors.
§ 11.62.020. Definitions.
§ 11.62.030. Alarm agents – License in possession.
§ 11.62.040. Alarm user's permit. § 11.62.050. Exempt alarms.
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PACIFIC GROVE CODE
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Ask AI about this code▸Contents — Pacific Grove Municipal Code
- Article 2 — Boundaries
- Article 3 — Inalienable Rights of City
- Article 4 — Powers
- Article 5 — General Laws Applicable
- Article 5.5 — Residential Character of the City
- Article 6 — Officers and Employees
- Article 7 — Residential Qualifications
- Article 8 — Elections
- Article 9 — Canvass of Returns
- Article 10 — Oath of Office
- Article 11 — The Mayor
- Article 12.5 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
- Article 12 — The Council
- Article 12.5 — Limitation of Terms
- Article 13 — Meetings of the Council
- Article 14 — Quorum
- Article 15 — Ordinances
- Article 19 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
- Article 16 — The Initiative and Referendum
- Article 17 — The Recall
- Article 18 — Oaths and Subpoenas
- Article 19 — City Manager
- Article 20 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
- Article 20 — City Manager Pro Tempore
- Article 23 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
- Article 21 — Interference with or by City Manager
- Article 22 — City Clerk
- Article 23 — City Treasurer
- Article 26 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
- Article 24 — City Attorney
- Article 25 — Compensation
- Article 26 — Appointive Commissions and Boards
- Article 26 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
- Article 31 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
- Article 27 — Approving Illegal Claims
- Article 28 — The Fiscal Year
- Article 29 — Budget
- Article 30 — Taxation
- Article 31 — Annual Tax Levy
- Article 34 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
- Article 32 — Limit and Apportionment of the Tax Levy
- Article 33 — Special Tax Levy
- Article 34 — Tax Liens
- Article 39 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
- Article 35 — Deposit of City Moneys
- Article 36 — Payment of City Moneys
- Article 37 — Annual Audit
- Article 38 — Inventory of City Property
- Article 39 — Franchises
- Article 41 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
- Article 40 — Contracts on Public Works; Materials and Supplies
- Article 41 — Official Records
- Article 45 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
- Article 42 — Newspaper Advertising
- Article 43 — Political Activities
- Article 44 — Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Interest
- Article 45 — Enforcement.
- Article 46 — Validity.
- Title 1
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.50 — ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
- Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL[1 ]
- Chapter 2.05 — MAYOR
- Chapter 2.06 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.07 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Chapter 2.12 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.14 — INVENTORY
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II
- Article III
- Article IV — Public Works Contracts
- Chapter 2.20 — ELECTION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2.30 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2.40 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- Chapter 2.50
- Chapter 2.60
- Chapter 2.70 — DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.02
- Chapter 3.04 — PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS – OTHER BOARDS, COM…
- Chapter 3.20 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 3.24
- Chapter 3.28 — CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.30 — HEARING OFFICER PANEL (Repealed by Ord. 25-018)
- Chapter 3.40 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.42 — GOLF LINKS ADVISORY COMMISSION
- Chapter 3.46
- Title 4
- Chapter 4.08 — VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION
- Chapter 4.16 — SURETY BONDS
- Chapter 4.10 — PACIFIC GROVE OCEAN RESCUE
- Chapter 4.14 — PACIFIC GROVE POLICE RESERVE
- Chapter 4.08 — VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION[1 ]
- Chapter 4.10 — PACIFIC GROVE OCEAN RESCUE (Repealed by Ord. 08…
- Chapter 4.12 — PEACE OFFICER TRAINING STANDARDS
- Chapter 4.14 — PACIFIC GROVE POLICE RESERVE
- Article I — Definition Of Terms
- Article II — Personnel System
- Article III — Promotion And Recruitment Process
- Article VI — Classification Plan
- Article VII — Layoff Policy And Procedure
- Chapter 4.30
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.02
- Chapter 6.04 — TAX COLLECTION
- Chapter 6.06 — UNIFORM CLAIMS PRESENTATION
- Chapter 6.07 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 6.08 — UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX[3 ]
- Chapter 6.09 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 6.10
- Chapter 6.11
- Chapter 6.12 — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 6.14
- Chapter 6.16 — SPECIAL GAS TAX IMPROVEMENT FUND[5 ]
- Chapter 6.18 — INTERFUND LOANS
- Chapter 6.20 — WARRANTS
- Chapter 6.24 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND
- Chapter 6.28 — FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FUND
- Chapter 6.32 — BOOK FUND
- Chapter 6.40
- Chapter 6.50
- Chapter 6.54 — PACIFIC GROVE HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Title 7
- Chapter 7.04 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX[1 ]
- Chapter 7.06
- Chapter 7.08 — POOL HALLS
- Chapter 7.10 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA SALES
- Chapter 7.12 — DANCE HALLS
- Chapter 7.14 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 7.16 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 7.20 — ADVERTISING HANDBILLS[2 ]
- Chapter 7.30 — DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX
- Chapter 7.40 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE[3 ]
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.04 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Article I
- Article II
- Article III
- Chapter 9.40 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.18 — ADOPTED ANIMALS
- Chapter 10.04 — DOGS[1 ]
- Chapter 10.08 — KEEPING ANIMALS AND FOWL[2 ]
- Chapter 10.10 — FEEDING ANIMALS[3 ]
- Chapter 10.14 — TRAPPING OF DOMESTICATED CATS
- Chapter 10.18 — ADOPTED ANIMALS
- Title 11
- Chapter 11.68 — WATER DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.88 — PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION
- Chapter 11.72 — AIRCRAFT LANDING; RECREATIONAL UAS PROHIBITED
- Chapter 11.94 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.80 — OFFSHORE DRILLING SUPPORT FACILITIES
- Chapter 11.97 — COMMUNITY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 11.04 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES[1 ]
- Chapter 11.08 — CURFEW FOR JUVENILES
- Chapter 11.09 — LOITERING
- Chapter 11.10 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 11.12 — SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
- Chapter 11.20 — CARD ROOMS[2 ]
- Chapter 11.24 — SMOKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.26 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE
- Chapter 11.32 — OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 11.36 — DAMAGING PUBLIC BUILDINGS
- Chapter 11.38 — TRESPASS TO POSTED PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 11.40 — EXPECTORATING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 11.42 — TRANSIT BUSES
- Chapter 11.45 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 11.48 — MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
- Chapter 11.56 — FIRE SIGNAL CODE
- Chapter 11.60 — CONCEALED WEAPONS[4 ]
- Chapter 11.62 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 11.68 — WATER DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.72
- Chapter 11.80 — OFFSHORE DRILLING SUPPORT FACILITIES
- Chapter 11.88 — PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION
- Chapter 11.92 — DISTURBANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 11.94 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.96 — UNLAWFUL NOISES
- Chapter 11.97 — COMMUNITY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT[5 ]
- Chapter 11.98 — REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
- Chapter 11.99 — FOOD PACKAGING (Repealed by Ord. 19-016)
- Chapter 11.100 — CANNABIS
- Chapter 11.101 — ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04 — INFECTED TREES, PLANTS AND SHRUBS
- Chapter 12.08 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT[1 ]
- Chapter 12.10
- Chapter 12.16 — TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
- Chapter 12.20 — PROTECTED TREES
- Chapter 12.30 — TREES AND DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 12.40 — HIGH-RISK TREES AND NUISANCE TREES
- Chapter 12.50 — TREE SERVICE CONTRACTORS
- Chapter 12.60 — PERMIT APPLICATION AND PROCESSING
- Chapter 12.70 — APPEALS
- Title 14
- Chapter 14.08 — PARKS[2 ]
- Chapter 14.16 — EL CARMELO CEMETERY
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.01
- Chapter 15.08 — HOUSE NUMBERS
- Chapter 15.16 — SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 15.20 — DRIVEWAYS
- Chapter 15.24
- Chapter 15.26
- Chapter 15.29 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
- Chapter 15.30
- Chapter 15.40
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.12 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE
- Chapter 16.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 16.20 — TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 16.24 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 16.25 — CREATION OF CUL-DE-SAC STREETS
- Chapter 16.32 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 16.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- Chapter 16.41 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREAS
- Chapter 16.44 — TRUCKS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES[1 ]
- Chapter 16.64
- Chapter 16.70 — TRIP REDUCTION
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.38 — WATER WELL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.40 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 18.45 — RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM
- Chapter 18.04 — BUILDING CODES
- Chapter 18.08 — GREASE TRAPS
- Chapter 18.32 — FIRE PREVENTION[2 ]
- Chapter 18.36
- Chapter 18.38 — WATER WELL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.08 — MCC, Water Wells, hereby is adopted in its ent…
- Chapter 18.40 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 18.42 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS (Repealed by Ord. 1…
- Chapter 18.45 — RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM
- Chapter 18.46 — VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Title 20
- Chapter 20.05 — DOWNTOWN SIGNS
- Title 21
- Chapter 21.04 — INTERFERENCE WITH RECEPTION
- Chapter 21.08 — STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 21.12
- Title 23
- Chapter 23.43 — INITIATIVE RESTRICTION OF USE OF GEORGE WASHIN…
- Chapter 23.64 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 23.84 — LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 23.04 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 23.16
- Chapter 23.20
- Chapter 23.29
- Chapter 23.31 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 23.32
- Chapter 23.43
- Chapter 23.45
- Chapter 23.58
- Chapter 23.60 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – PUD
- Chapter 23.64 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 23.68 — NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS[2 ]
- Chapter 23.70 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REVIEW AUTHORITIE…
- Chapter 23.72 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
- Chapter 23.73
- Chapter 23.74 — APPEALS AND CALL-UPS
- Chapter 23.76 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION[3 ]
- Chapter 23.77 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS[4 ]
- Chapter 23.78 — SALE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
- Chapter 23.79 — DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS[5 ]
- Chapter 23.80 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 23.81
- Chapter 23.82 — INTERPRETATIONS OF PERMITTED USE LISTS
- Chapter 23.84 — PGMC (Legislative Amendments). (Ord. 11-001 § …
- Chapter 23.86 — PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 23.88 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 23.90 — LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
- Chapter 23.92 — CANNABIS BUSINESSES
- Title 24
- Chapter 24.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 24.05 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 24.06
- Chapter 24.08 — PARCEL MAP PROCEDURES
- Chapter 24.12 — FILING OF TENTATIVE MAP
- Chapter 24.20 — IMPOSITION OF FEES
- Chapter 24.24
- Chapter 24.32 — SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
- Chapter 24.40
- Chapter 24.48
- Chapter 24.52 — SCHOOL SITE DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 24.64 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Title SR
- § SR.001. General Provisions.
- § SR.002. Administration and Personnel.
- § SR.003. Revenue and Finance.
- § SR.004. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
- § SR.005. Animals.
- § SR.006. Health and Safety.
- § SR.007. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
- § SR.008. Vehicles and Traffic.
- § SR.009. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
- § SR.010. Public Services.
- § SR.011. Buildings and Construction.
- § SR.012. Subdivisions.
- § SR.014. Environment.
- Title CRT
- Title FR
- Title OL
- § OL.020. New Series