Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Placentia Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Placentia, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 22 titles · 2,877 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Placentia
Contents
▸Title CHA — Charter
Overview- Article I — Name of City
- Article II — Boundaries
- Article III — Succession
- Article IV — Powers of City
- Article V — Form of Government
- Article VI — City Council
- Article VII — Other Elected Officers
- Article VIII — Appointive Officers
- Article IX — Appointive Boards and Commissions
- Article X — General Provisions Relating to Officers and Employees
- Article XI — Elections
- Article XII — Fiscal Administration
- Article XIII — Franchises
- Article XIV — Miscellaneous
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.04 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2.08 — ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Chapter 2.10 — CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
- Chapter 2.11 — CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
- Chapter 2.12 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.18 — PARKS, ARTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.20 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.24 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.44 — CITY EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 2.48 — STREETSCAPE AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.52 — CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.54 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC I…
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — FINANCE AND TAXATION
- Chapter 3.05 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 3.06 — INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.10 — SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.12 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.20 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — UTILITY USER REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3.32 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, CITIZEN'S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
- Chapter 3.95 — LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM
▸Title 5 — Schedule of Fees
Overview- Chapter 5.01 — FEES SET BY RESOLUTION
- Chapter 5.02 — CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 5.03 — TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 5.04 — BUILDING DIVISION
- Chapter 5.08 — FINANCE DEPARTMENT—BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 5.12 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 5.24 — PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 5.28 — RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 5.30 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
▸Title 6 — Business Licenses and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 6.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 6.12 — EXPLANATORY PROVISIONS OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
- Chapter 6.16 — GROSS RECEIPTS TAX
- Chapter 6.20 — EXEMPTIONS
- Chapter 6.24 — LICENSE AND TAX COLLECTOR
- Chapter 6.28 — ADVERTISING
- Chapter 6.32 — AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Chapter 6.40 — AUTO PARKS
- Chapter 6.44 — CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS SOLICITATIONS
- Chapter 6.45 — SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
- Chapter 6.48 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
▸Chapter 6.52 — PUBLIC DANCES
▸Chapter 6.56 — ENTERTAINMENT
Overview- Article I — Entertainment Permits Generally
- Article II — Establishments Selling Alcoholic Beverages—Employment of Persons in On-Sale Premi…
- Article III — Exposure by Waiters, Waitresses and Entertainers
- Article IV — Exposure by Performers in Public
- Article V — Peep Show Establishments
- Article VI — Figure Model Studios
- Article VII — Escort Bureau and Introductory Services
- Chapter 6.60 — FORCED SALES
- Chapter 6.64 — PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
- Chapter 6.68 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 6.72 — SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
- Chapter 6.76 — OFFICIAL TOW SERVICE
- Chapter 6.80 — PRIVATE TOW SERVICE
▸Title 8 — Health and Sanitation
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
- Chapter 8.06 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.07 — SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 8.08 — LITTER AND WEED CONTROL
- Chapter 8.10 — SIDEWALK VENDING
- Chapter 8.12 — FOOD HANDLING BUSINESSES
- Chapter 8.20 — COMMERCIAL MANURE DEALERS
- Chapter 8.24 — MOBILE X-RAY UNITS
- Chapter 8.26 — X-RAY PLAN CHECK
- Chapter 8.28 — SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC FACILITIES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.30 — WIPING RAG BUSINESS
- Chapter 8.32 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE
- Chapter 8.34 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WARNING SIGNS
- Chapter 8.36 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.38 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.42 — MARIJUANA-RELATED USES AND ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.44 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
▸Title 10 — Peace, Morals and Safety
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — BEGGING OR SOLICITING
- Chapter 10.08 — YOUTH PROTECTION CURFEW
- Chapter 10.12 — DANGEROUS WEAPONS
- Chapter 10.16 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 10.20 — FORTUNETELLING
- Chapter 10.24 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 10.26 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 10.28 — INTOXICATION
- Chapter 10.32 — NOISE
- Chapter 10.34 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 10.36 — OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE
- Chapter 10.38 — BURGLARY, ROBBERY, FIRE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10.40 — UNAUTHORIZED USE OF POLICE BADGES AND EMBLEMS
- Chapter 10.44 — NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 10.48 — CARNIVALS
- Chapter 10.52 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 10.56 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 10.60 — PUBLIC PEACE
- Chapter 10.64 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE FEES
- Chapter 10.68 — ADMISSION CHARGE PARTIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 10.72 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
▸Title 11 — Emergency Organization
▸Title 13 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 13.08 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 13.12 — PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
- Chapter 13.16 — ACCIDENT REPORTS
- Chapter 13.20 — DRIVING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13.24 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 13.28 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 13.32 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 13.36 — THROUGH STREETS—STOP INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 13.40 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 13.44 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 13.48 — STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING
- Chapter 13.50 — SALE OF GOODS FROM VEHICLES
- Chapter 13.52 — RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES
- Chapter 13.56 — LOADING ZONES
- Chapter 13.64 — RAILROAD CROSSINGS
- Chapter 13.68 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 13.72 — MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES
- Chapter 13.76 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 13.78 — SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERSKATES AND SIMILAR WHEELED DEVICES
- Chapter 13.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
▸Title 14 — Public Property
▸Title 16 — Sewers and Storm Drains
▸Title 20 — Building Codes and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 20.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.08 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.12 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.16 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.20 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.24 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
- Chapter 20.28 — ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS
- Chapter 20.30 — MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF LONG-TERM BOARDED AND VACANT BUILDINGS
- Chapter 20.32 — STRUCTURES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
- Chapter 20.40 — GRADING AND EXCAVATING
- Chapter 20.44 — CONSTRUCTION AND ABANDONMENT OF WATER WELLS
- Chapter 20.46 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.48 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.50 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.52 — CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION
- Chapter 20.54 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2024 EDITION
- Chapter 20.60 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Title 22 — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 22.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 22.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 22.12 — AUTHORITY
- Chapter 22.16 — LOTS
- Chapter 22.20 — STREETS
- Chapter 22.24 — ALLEYS
- Chapter 22.28 — SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS
- Chapter 22.32 — STREET TREES
- Chapter 22.36 — DRIVEWAYS
- Chapter 22.40 — BLOCKS
- Chapter 22.48 — UTILITIES GENERALLY
- Chapter 22.52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 22.53 — RESERVATIONS
- Chapter 22.54 — PARK AND RECREATION DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 22.55 — SCHOOL SITE DEDICATIONS AND CLASSROOM FACILITIES
- Chapter 22.56 — DRAINAGE AND SEWER FACILITIES
- Chapter 22.57 — BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
- Chapter 22.60 — PRELIMINARY SOILS REPORTS
- Chapter 22.64 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 22.65 — SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 22.66 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 22.68 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 22.70 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 22.72 — TENTATIVE SUBMISSION MAPS—FIVE OR MORE PARCELS
- Chapter 22.74 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 22.76 — FINAL SUBDIVISION MAPS—FIVE OR MORE PARCELS
- Chapter 22.80 — SUBDIVISIONS OF FOUR OR LESS PARCELS
- Chapter 22.82 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 22.84 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
▸Title 23 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 23.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 23.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 23.06 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES
- Chapter 23.08 — DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
- Chapter 23.10 — “R-A”—RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.12 — “R-1”—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.13 — TWO-UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 23.15 — “R-2”—LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.18 — “R-G”—MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.21 — “R-3”—HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.23 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 23.24 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO)
- Chapter 23.25 — “RPC”—RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.27 — “T-C”—TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.28 — “P-V”—COMBINING PARKWAY VISTA DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.30 — “C-O”—COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.33 — “C-1”—NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.36 — “C-2”—COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.37 — (RESERVED)
- Chapter 23.39 — “C-M”—COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.41 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
- Chapter 23.42 — RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION
- Chapter 23.46 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
- Chapter 23.47 — “M”—MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.49 — “PMD”—COMBINING PLANNED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.57 — “MHP”—COMBINING MOBILEHOME PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.58 — MANUFACTURED HOUSING
- Chapter 23.59 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 23.60 — “O” AND “O-1”—COMBINING OIL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 23.61 — HEIGHT OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 23.63 — HMR (HAMER) OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.71 — SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS LICENSED USE
- Chapter 23.72 — “PUD”—PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.73 — ACCESSORY AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 23.74 — BED AND BREAKFAST INNS
- Chapter 23.75 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
- Chapter 23.76 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 23.77 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 23.78 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 23.79 — ANTENNA TOWERS
- Chapter 23.80 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
- Chapter 23.81 — GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 23.82 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 23.83 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Chapter 23.84 — NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
- Chapter 23.86 — TATTOOING ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 23.87 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 23.89 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES
- Chapter 23.90 — SIGNS—ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
- Chapter 23.92 — FILM PRODUCTION
- Chapter 23.93 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 23.96 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 23.101 — SPECIFIC PLAN 1
- Chapter 23.102 — SPECIFIC PLAN 2
- Chapter 23.103 — SPECIFIC PLAN 3
- Chapter 23.104 — SPECIFIC PLAN 4
- Chapter 23.105 — SPECIFIC PLAN 5
- Chapter 23.106 — SPECIFIC PLAN 6
- Chapter 23.107 — SPECIFIC PLAN 7
- Chapter 23.108 — SPECIFIC PLAN 8
- Chapter 23.109 — SPECIFIC PLAN 9
- Chapter 23.110 — SPECIFIC PLAN 10
- Chapter 23.111 — TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PACKING HOUSE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 23.112 — OLD TOWN PLACENTIA REVITALIZATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title PCT — Prior Code Cross-Reference Table
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table