Municipal code
Pacifica Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Pacifica, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-30
- Contents
- 10 titles · 2,162 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Pacifica
Contents
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Overview▸Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 3 — ADVISORY AGENCIES
▸Chapter 4 — DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION
- Chapter 6 — OFFICIAL SEAL
- Chapter 7 — ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS BY DESIGNATED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 8 — GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Chapter 9 — DISTRICT ELECTIONS
▸Title 3 — FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3 — PROPERTY TAXES
- Chapter 4 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 5 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAXES
- Chapter 6 — SALES AND USE TAXES
- Chapter 7 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES
- Chapter 8 — PAYMENT OF DEMANDS, SALARIES, AND OBLIGATIONS
- Chapter 10 — DISPOSITION OF RECOVERED PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 11 — UTILITY USERS' TAXES
- Chapter 13 — DEVELOPMENT FEE ACCOUNTS AND FUND APPROPRIATIONS
- Chapter 14 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 15 — BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS
- Chapter 16 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 17 — HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 18 — CANNABIS OPERATION TAX
- Chapter 19 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX
▸Title 4 — PUBLIC SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 2 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
▸Chapter 3 — FIRE PROTECTION
- Chapter 4 — JITNEYS
▸Chapter 6 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 7 — TRAFFIC
Overview- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — Traffic Administration
- Article 4 — Traffic Control Devices
- Article 5 — Turning Movements
- Article 6 — One-Way Streets and Alleys
- Article 7 — Special Stops Required
- Article 8 — Yielding Rights-of-Way
- Article 9 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Article 10 — Pedestrians
- Article 11 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking
- Article 12 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking Restricted or Prohibited
- Article 13 — Loading and Unloading
- Article 14 — Truck Traffic Routes
- Article 15 — Regulation Of Speed
- Article 16 — Schedules Of Designated Streets
- Article 17 — Bicycles, Skateboards, Mopeds, and Roller Skates
- Article 18 — Traffic Regulation on Designated Private Roads
- Article 19 — Removal or Towing of Vehicles
- Chapter 8 — TOW SERVICES
- Chapter 9 — FISHING PIERS OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE CITY: REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11 — SAND ACCUMULATIONS
- Chapter 12 — TREE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 13 — FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 14 — MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF CITY TREES
- Chapter 15 — SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
- Chapter 16 — CANNABIS PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSES
- Chapter 17 — [SANCTUARY CITY]
- Chapter 18 — SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM
- Chapter 19 — ACQUISITION AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
▸Title 5 — PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND CONDUCT
Overview- Chapter 1 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 2 — VEHICLES PARKED FOR SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OR MORE
- Chapter 3 — CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, FAIRS, AND TRAVELING SHOWS
- Chapter 5 — DANCES
- Chapter 6 — FORTUNE-TELLING
- Chapter 7 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 9 — LITTER
- Chapter 10 — LOUD, DISTURBING, UNUSUAL, AND UNNECESSARY NOISES
- Chapter 11 — MINORS
- Chapter 13 — TRESPASSING ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 14 — WEAPONS, HUNTING, AND TRAPPING
- Chapter 15 — GARAGE AND RUMMAGE SALES
- Chapter 16 — INTRUSION DETECTION AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 18 — USE OF VEHICLES OFF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
- Chapter 19 — MASSAGE BUSINESSES
- Chapter 20 — MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL PRICE SIGN ADVERTISING
- Chapter 24 — AMUSEMENT ARCADES
▸Chapter 25 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 26 — POLICE DOGS
▸Chapter 27 — SECURITY OF BUILDINGS
Overview- Article 1 — Administration and Enforcement
- Article 2 — Single-Family Dwelling Security: Minimum Standards
- Article 3 — Hotel, Motel and Multiple Dwelling Security, Minimum Standards
- Article 4 — Nonresidential
- Article 5 — Special Security Measures for Business Premises
- Article 6 — Responsibility for Security
- Chapter 28 — LOUD OR UNRULY GATHERINGS AND SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY
- Chapter 29 — MANDATORY REAL ESTATE TRANSFER DISCLOSURE REGARDING AIRPORT NOISE
- Chapter 30 — NUDITY AND DISROBING
- Chapter 31 — TOBACCO RETAILING
- Chapter 32 — SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
- Chapter 33 — SALES OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PHARMACY SALES OF TOBACCO
▸Title 6 — SANITATION AND HEALTH
Overview▸Chapter 5 — GARBAGE, COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
Overview- Article 1 — Garbage Collection
- Article 2 — Recyclable Materials
- Article 3 — Recycling Space in Development Projects
- Article 4 — Regulating the Use of Disposable Food Service Ware by Food Facilities
- Article 5 — Reusable Bags
- Article 6 — Litter Containers for Commercial Properties
- Article 7 — Mandatory Organics Waste Disposal
▸Chapter 6 — SEWER CHARGES
Overview- Article 1 — Title: Adoption
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — General Provisions
- Article 4 — Schedule of Charges
- Article 5 — Collection on Tax Roll
- Article 6 — Collection by Billing
- Article 7 — Collection by Recordation of Lists of Delinquencies
- Article 8 — Collection with Utility Charges
- Article 9 — Collection by Disconnection from Sewer System
- Chapter 7 — SHARP PARK SANITARY DISTRICT SANITARY CODE
▸Chapter 8 — ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE STANDBY FEES FOR UNIMPROVED LAND
Overview- Article 1 — Title: Adoption
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — General Provisions
- Article 4 — Schedule of Charges
- Article 5 — Collection on Tax Roll
- Article 6 — Collection by Billing
- Article 7 — Collection by Recordation of Lists of Delinquencies
- Article 8 — Collection with Utility Charges
- Article 9 — Rate Increases
- Chapter 9 — SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE CONTROL AND OPERATION
▸Chapter 10 — REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM
Overview- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — Use of Public Sewers Required
- Article 3 — Building Sewers and Connections
- Article 4 — Use of the Public Sewers
- Article 5 — Connections Outside the City
- Article 6 — Protection from Damages
- Article 7 — Powers and Authority of Inspectors
- Article 8 — Enforcement and Remedies
- Article 9 — Validity
▸Chapter 11 — SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES
▸Chapter 12 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Title 7 — PUBLIC WORKS
Overview▸Chapter 1 — CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 2 — STREET, SIDEWALK, AND EASEMENT OCCUPATION, OPENINGS, AND EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 3 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
▸Chapter 6 — CABLE SYSTEMS REGULATIONS
Overview- Article 1 — Intent
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Franchise Terms and Conditions
- Article 4 — Franchise Applications and Renewal
- Article 5 — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
- Article 6 — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirements
- Article 7 — Construction Requirements
- Article 8 — Standards
- Article 9 — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
- Article 10 — Records and Reports
- Article 11 — System Performance
- Article 12 — Franchise Violations
- Article 13 — Force Majeure: Grantee's Inability to Perform
- Article 14 — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
- Article 15 — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
- Chapter 7 — PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
- Chapter 8 — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
▸Title 8 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 2 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 3 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 5 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 6 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 7.5 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 8 — HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 8.5 — EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE
- Chapter 9 — REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 10 — SIGNS
- Chapter 13 — REPORTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
- Chapter 15 — TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR HIGHWAY ONE
- Chapter 18 — TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MANOR
- Chapter 19 — PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 20 — CLEARING AND GRUBBING
- Chapter 21 — CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 22 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
▸Title 9 — PLANNING AND ZONING
Overview▸Chapter 1 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
- Chapter 2 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 3 — SUBDIVISIONS
▸Chapter 4 — ZONING
Overview- Article 1 — Title, Adoption, and Purpose
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Establishment of Districts
- Article 4 — R-1 Single-Family Residential District
- Article 4.5 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Article 4.6 — Bed and Breakfast Inns
- Article 5 — R-2 Two-Family Residential District
- Article 6 — R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District
- Article 6.5 — R-3/L.D. Multiple-Family Density Residential District
- Article 7 — R-3-G Multiple-Family Residential Garden District
- Article 8 — R-3.1 Multiple-Family Residential District
- Article 9 — R-5 High Rise Apartment District
- Article 9.5 — R-1-H Single-Family Residential Hillside District
- Article 10 — C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District
- Article 11 — C-2 Community Commercial District
- Article 12 — C-3 Service Commercial District
- Article 13 — C-1-A Commercial Apartment District
- Article 14 — O Professional Office District
- Article 15 — C-R Commercial Recreation District
- Article 16 — M-1 Controlled Manufacturing District
- Article 17 — M-2 Industrial District
- Article 17.5 — CO Cannabis Operation Overlay District
- Article 18 — Parking District (P)
- Article 19 — Agricultural District (A)
- Article 20 — B- Lot Size Overlay District
- Article 20.5 — Open Space District
- Article 21 — P-F Public Facilities District
- Article 21.5 — R-M Resource Management District
- Article 22 — Planned Development District (P-D)
- Article 22.5 — Hillside Preservation District (HPD)
- Article 23 — General Provision and Exceptions
- Article 24 — Residential Clustered Housing Development Standards
- Article 24.5 — Residential Condominium Conversions
- Article 25 — Height Limits
- Article 26 — Public Utilities/Residential and Commercial Antennas
- Article 27 — Projections into Yards
- Article 28 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Article 29 — Signs
- Article 30 — Nonconforming Lots, Structures, and Uses
- Article 31 — Home Occupation Permits
- Article 32 — Site Development Permits
- Article 33 — Use Permits
- Article 34 — Variances
- Article 35 — Amendments
- Article 36 — Appeals
- Article 37 — Fees
- Article 38 — Administration
- Article 39 — Enforcement: Violations: Penalties
- Article 41 — Density Bonus Program
- Article 42 — Transfer of Residential Development Rights
- Article 43 — Coastal Zone Combining District
- Article 45 — Special Area Combining Districts
- Article 46 — Enforcement and Penalties
- Article 47 — City of Pacifica Below Market Rate (Inclusionary) Program
- Article 48 — Cannabis Regulations
- Article 49 — Short-Term Rentals
- Article 50 — Development Agreements
- Article 51 — Reasonable Accommodation
- Article 52 — Outdoor Commercial Permit
- Article 53 — Emergency Shelters
- Article 54 — Higher Density Residential and Higher Density Mixed-Use Districts
- Article 55 — R-30 Multiple-Family Residential District
- Article 56 — R-40 Multiple-Family Residential District
- Article 57 — R-50 Multiple-Family Residential District
- Article 58 — R-60 Multiple-Family Residential District
- Article 59 — MU-30 Mixed Use District
- Article 60 — MU-40 Mixed Use District
- Article 61 — MU-50 Mixed Use District
- Article 62 — MU-60 Mixed Use District
- Article 63 — MU-I-30 Mixed Use Institutional District 30
- Article 64 — MU-I-40 Mixed Use Institutional District 40
- Article 65 — MU-I-50 Mixed Use Institutional District 50
- Article 66 — MU-I-60 Mixed Use Institutional District 60
- Article 67 — Multiple-Family Housing Polygon Combining District
- Chapter 5 — GROWTH CONTROL
- Chapter 6 — AUTO DISMANTLING BUSINESS
- Chapter 8 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
▸Title 10 — SUBDIVISIONS AND DEDICATIONS
Overview▸Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Maps Required
- Article 4 — Tentative Subdivision Maps: Five or More Parcels
- Article 5 — Final Subdivision Maps: Five or More Parcels
- Article 6 — Subdivision of Four or Less Parcels
- Article 7 — Vesting Tentative Maps
- Article 8 — Dedications and Reservations
- Article 9 — Standards
- Article 10 — Improvements
- Article 11 — Reversions to Acreage
- Article 12 — Parcel Mergers
- Article 13 — Correction and Amendments of Maps