Municipal code
Placentia Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Placentia, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 290 chapters · 2,911 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Placentia
Contents
- § 100. Name.
- § 200. Boundaries.
- § 300. Rights and liabilities.
- § 301. Ordinances continued in effect.
- § 302. Rights of officers and employees preserved.
- § 303. Continuance of present officers and employees.
- § 304. Continuance of contracts and public improvements.
- § 305. Pending actions and proceedings.
- § 306. Effective date of charter.
- § 400. Powers of city.
- § 401. Procedures.
- § 500. Form of government.
- Article VI — City Council
- Article VII — Other Elected Officers
- Article VIII — Appointive Officers
- Title 2
- 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
- Chapter 2.20 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.24 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.44 — CITY EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 2.48
- Chapter 2.52 — CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.54
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.06 — INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 3.04 — FINANCE AND TAXATION
- Chapter 3.05 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 3.06
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING
- Chapter 3.10 — SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.12 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.16
- Chapter 3.20 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.28 — UTILITY USER REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 3.32
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.01 — FEES SET BY RESOLUTION
- Chapter 5.02 — CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 5.03
- Chapter 5.04 — BUILDING DIVISION
- Chapter 5.08
- Chapter 5.12 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 5.24 — PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 5.28 — RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 5.30
- Title 6
- 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
▸Article I — Public Dances Generally
- Article II — Dances for Minors
▸Article I — Entertainment Permits Generally
- Article III
- Article IV
- Article V — Peep Show Establishments
- Article VI — Figure Model Studios
- Chapter 6.60 — FORCED SALES
- Chapter 6.64
- Chapter 6.68 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 6.72 — SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
- Chapter 6.76 — OFFICIAL TOW SERVICE
- Chapter 6.80 — PRIVATE TOW SERVICE
- 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
- Chapter 8.30 — WIPING RAG BUSINESS
- Chapter 8.32 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE
- Chapter 8.34 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WARNING SIGNS
- Chapter 8.36
- Chapter 8.38 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.42
- Chapter 8.44 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.04
- Chapter 9.06 — BARKING DOGS
▸Chapter 9.08 — DOMESTIC ANIMALS
- Title 10
▸Chapter 10.52 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 10.08 — YOUTH PROTECTION CURFEW
- Chapter 10.12 — DANGEROUS WEAPONS
▸Chapter 10.16 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Chapter 10.24 — GAMBLING
▸Chapter 10.26 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 10.32 — NOISE
- Chapter 10.34 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 10.36 — OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE
- Chapter 10.38
- Chapter 10.40
- Chapter 10.44 — NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 10.48 — CARNIVALS
▸Chapter 10.52 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 10.60 — PUBLIC PEACE
- Chapter 10.64 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE FEES
- Chapter 10.68
- Chapter 10.72
- Title 11
- Chapter 11.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 11.08 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 11.12 — DIRECTOR—ASSISTANT
- Chapter 13.12 — PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
▸Chapter 13.16 — ACCIDENT REPORTS
▸Chapter 13.24 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 13.32 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 13.36
- 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 13.78
- Chapter 13.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Title 14
- Chapter 14.10 — TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 14.12 — URBAN FOREST PROTECTION
- Chapter 14.04 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Article I — Obstructions
- Article II
- Article V — Street Names and Building Numbers
▸Article VI — Pavement Cut Moratorium
- Chapter 14.10 — TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 14.12 — URBAN FOREST PROTECTION
- Chapter 14.16
- Chapter 14.18 — CITY SPECIAL EVENTS
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.04 — INDUSTRIAL WASTE
- Chapter 16.08 — WATER POLLUTION
- Chapter 16.12 — SEWER CONNECTIONS
- Chapter 16.16 — SEWER CONNECTIONS OUTSIDE CITY
- Chapter 16.24
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.02 — LICENSE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — PERMITS—APPEALS
- Chapter 17.12
- Chapter 17.16 — SUMMARY ABATEMENT
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.05
- Chapter 18.08
▸Chapter 18.12 — CHRISTMAS TREE SALES AND LOTS
- Title 20
- 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 21
- Chapter 21.04 — PURPOSE
- Chapter 21.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 21.12 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 21.16 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 21.20 — PROVISION FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- Chapter 21.24 — VARIANCE PROCEDURE
- Title 22
- Chapter 22.55 — SCHOOL SITE DEDICATIONS AND CLASSROOM FACILITIES
▸Chapter 22.57 — BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
▸Chapter 22.52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 22.56 — DRAINAGE AND SEWER FACILITIES
- Chapter 22.57
▸Chapter 22.60 — PRELIMINARY SOILS REPORTS
- Chapter 22.65 — SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS
▸Chapter 22.66 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
▸Chapter 22.72
- Chapter 22.76
- Chapter 22.80
- Chapter 22.82 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 22.84 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Title 23
- Chapter 23.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 23.21 — “R-3”—HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLEFAMILY DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.28 — “P-V”—COMBINING PARKWAY VISTA DISTRICT
- Chapter 23.33
- Chapter 23.73 — ACCESSORY AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 23.77 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 23.84 — NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
- Chapter 23.86 — TATTOOING ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 23.104 — SPECIFIC PLAN 4
- 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
- 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 RIGHTOF-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 23.110 — 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
- § SR.010. General Provisions.
- § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
- § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
- § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
- § SR.050. Animals.
- § SR.060. Health and Safety.
- § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
- § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
- § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
- § SR.100. Public Services.
- § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
- § SR.120. Subdivisions.
- § SR.140. Environment.
- Title PCT
- Title OL