Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Placer County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Placer County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 2,426 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Placer County
Contents
▸Chapter 2 — Administration
Overview- Article 2.04 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Article 2.08 — COUNTY OFFICERS GENERALLY
- Article 2.12 — COUNTY OFFICE HOURS
- Article 2.16 — COUNTY EXECUTIVE
- Article 2.18 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/RESOURCE AGENCY
- Article 2.19 — REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
- Article 2.20 — COUNTY AUDITOR
- Article 2.24 — COUNTY TREASURER
- Article 2.25 — COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Article 2.26 — COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
- Article 2.30 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
- Article 2.31 — DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PARKS, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
- Article 2.32 — DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
- Article 2.36 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
- Article 2.40 — BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
- Article 2.44 — ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
- Article 2.46 — COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE
- Article 2.48 — COUNTY SAFETY BOARD
- Article 2.52 — LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
- Article 2.56 — BOND SCREENING COMMITTEE
- Article 2.60 — AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
- Article 2.64 — COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION
- Article 2.68 — DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION
- Article 2.72 — FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
- Article 2.76 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Article 2.78 — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
- Article 2.80 — VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SERVICE OFFICE
- Article 2.82 — VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL GOVERNING BOARDS
- Article 2.84 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
- Article 2.88 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Article 2.92 — JUVENILE TREATMENT CENTER
- Article 2.96 — SENTENCING PROGRAMS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
- Article 2.104 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Article 2.108 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Article 2.112 — MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
- Article 2.116 — ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
- Article 2.124 — FEES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
- Article 2.128 — FEES FOR DOCTORS' SERVICES
- Article 2.132 — CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION
- Article 2.136 — PARTNERSHIP HEALTHPLAN OF CALIFORNIA COMMISSION
- Article 2.140 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS
▸Part 1 — Generally
- Part 2 — Workweek and Overtime
- Part 3 — Sick Leave
- Part 4 — Vacations
- Part 5 — Leaves of Absence
- Part 6 — Compensation
- Part 7 — Reports and Records
- Part 8 — Absence Due to Jury Duty, Legal Appearance, or Search and Rescue
- Part 9 — Holidays
▸Part 1 — Enabling Ordinance
- Part 2 — Definition of Terms
- Part 3 — General Provisions
- Part 4 — Violations of Chapter 3 or Civil Service Rules
- Part 5 — Alteration in Employment Status
- Part 6 — Classification
- Part 7 — Examination
- Part 8 — Eligible Lists
- Part 9 — Appointments
- Part 10 — Probationary Period
- Part 11 — Separation and Reinstatement
- Part 12 — Disciplinary Action
- Part 13 — Unclassified Service
- Article 3.12 — ALLOCATIONS AND COMPENSATION
▸Chapter 5 — Business Licenses and Regulations
▸Part 1 — In General
- Part 2 — Types of Businesses
▸Part 1 — In General
- Part 2 — Types of Businesses
- Article 5.24 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Article 5.25 — FILMING PERMITS
▸Part 1 — In General
- Part 2 — Licenses
- Part 3 — Reports
- Part 2 — FRANCHISES
- Part 3 — PENALTIES
- Part 4 — FEES AND BONDS
- Article 8.20 — Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances
- Article 8.24 — County Wastewater Regulations
- Article 8.28 — Stormwater Quality
- Article 8.30 — Retail Food Facility Placard Program
- Article 8.32 — Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
▸Chapter 9 — Public Peace, Safety and Welfare
Overview- Article 9.04 — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
- Article 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY
- Article 9.10 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY
- Article 9.12 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
- Article 9.14 — SPRAY PAINT AND GRAFFITI
- Article 9.16 — CURFEW
- Article 9.20 — WEAPONS
- Article 9.24 — ALARM SYSTEMS
- Article 9.28 — SKIER RESPONSIBILITY
▸Part 1 — Storage of Explosives
- Part 2 — Storage of Hydrocarbon Liquids
- Part 3 — Fire Hazards
- Part 3.5 — County Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Part 4 — Hazardous Vegetation and Combustible Material Abatement
- Article 9.33 — FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMITS
- Article 9.36 — NOISE
- Article 9.38 — AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING
- Article 9.40 — URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Article 9.42 — SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
▸Chapter 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
▸Part 1 — Snow Area Parking
- Part 2 — Parking Spaces for Physically Disabled Persons
- Part 3 — Parking Restrictions—Generally
- Part 4 — Parking Restrictions on Various County Roads and Parking Lots
- Part 5 — Citations
- Part 6 — Impounding Illegally Parked Vehicles
- Part 7 — Civil Penalties for Parking Violations
- Part 8 — Permit Parking
- Part 9 — Parking Restrictions on County Properties
- Part 10 — Parking Restrictions on Private Properties
- Part 11 — Parking Payment Devices
- Article 10.14 — LIMITATION ON ENGINE IDLING
- Article 10.16 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Article 10.20 — TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
- Article 10.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Article 10.28 — BICYCLES
▸Chapter 12 — Roads, Highways and Public Places
Overview- Article 12.04 — ROADS AND HIGHWAYS GENERALLY
- Article 12.08 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS
- Article 12.12 — DRAINAGE OF WATER, OBSTRUCTING NATURAL WATERCOURSE, CAUSING FLOODING OR DAMAGE…
- Article 12.14 — HIGHWAY TREES
- Article 12.20 — TREE PRESERVATION IN AREA EAST OF SIERRA SUMMIT
- Article 12.24 — PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS
- Article 12.26 — CAMPING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY STORAGE ON COUNTY PROPERTY AND PUBLIC AREAS
▸Part 1 — Generally
- Part 2 — Water Quality Control
- Article 12.32 — LAKE TAHOE SHOREZONE
- Article 12.36 — COMBIE LAKE
- Article 12.40 — AVALANCHE MANAGEMENT AREAS
- Article 12.44 — BLUE CANYON AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Article 12.48 — CEMETERIES
▸Chapter 13 — Public Services
Overview- Article 13.04 — WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
- Article 13.08 — WATER WELLS
- Article 13.10 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
- Article 13.12 — SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM
- Article 13.14 — COUNTY WASTEWATER REGULATIONS
- Article 13.16 — ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Article 13.20 — SEWAGE LAGOONS
- Article 13.24 — SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
- Article 13.36 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
▸Part 1 — Southwest Gas Franchise
- Part 2 — PG & E Franchise for Roseville Area
- Part 3 — PG & E Franchise for Balance of County
- Part 4 — Citizens Utilities Company of California Franchise
- Part 5 — Cable Television Franchises
- Article 13.45 — CABLE TELEVISION AND VIDEO SERVICES
- Article 15.08 — PROPERTY NUMBERING SYSTEM
- Article 15.12 — LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATIONS
- Article 15.16 — NATURAL GAS FACILITIES
- Article 15.20 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Article 15.24 — TAHOE BASIN ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
- Article 15.26 — AIR QUALITY IN THE MARTIS VALLEY
- Article 15.28 — COUNTY ROAD NETWORK
- Article 15.30 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES
- Article 15.32 — DRY CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ZONE
- Article 15.34 — PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FEES
- Article 15.36 — DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION
- Article 15.38 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR CEMETERY DISTRICTS
- Article 15.40 — FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING
- Article 15.44 — MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
- Article 15.48 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
- Part 1 — Purpose and Definitions
- Part 2 — General Requirements
- Part 3 — Procedures
- Part 4 — Plans and Specifications
- Part 5 — Geotechnical Investigations and Inspections
- Part 6 — Design Standards
- Part 7 — Improvement Security
- Part 8 — Enforcement
▸Part 1 — Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods
- Part 2 — Definitions
- Part 3 — General Provisions
- Part 4 — Administration
- Part 5 — Provision for Flood Hazard Reduction
- Part 6 — Variance Procedure
▸Part 1 — General Provisions
- Part 2 — Definitions
- Part 3 — Violations and Penalties
- Part 4 — Administration and Enforcement
- Part 5 — Enforcement Proceedings
- Part 6 — Appeal
- Part 7 — Enforcement of the Notice and Order or Final Order
- Part 8 — Abatement of Nuisances
- Part 9 — Housing and Dangerous Building Code Enforcement Fund
- Part 10 — Rental Housing and Dangerous Building Enforcement Fees
- Article 15.60 — CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
- Article 15.65 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- Article 15.70 — FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM
- Article 15.75 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
- Article 15.85 — PLACER VINEYARDS SPECIFIC PLAN FEE PROGRAM
- Article 15.90 — RIOLO VINEYARD SPECIFIC PLAN FEE PROGRAM
- Article 15.100 — TIER II DEVELOPMENT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM
- Chapter 17 — Zoning
▸Part 2 — Zone Districts and Allowable Uses of Land
Overview▸Division I — AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
▸Division II — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Overview- Article 17.20 — Commercial Planned Development (CPD) District
- Article 17.22 — General Commercial (C2) District
- Article 17.24 — Heavy Commercial (C3) District
- Article 17.26 — Highway Services (HS) District
- Article 17.27 — Mixed Use Community (MU) District
- Article 17.30 — Neighborhood Commercial (C1) District
- Article 17.32 — Office And Professional (OP) District
- Article 17.34 — Resort (RES) District
▸Division IV — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
▸Division V — SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENTS
▸Division VI — COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
▸Division VII — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
▸Division VIII — Specific Use Regulations
▸Part 3 — Administration and Procedures
▸Part 4 — Placer County Williamson Act Lands Program
▸Chapter 18 — Environmental Review
Overview- Article 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 18.08 — PRELIMINARY REVIEW
- Article 18.12 — INITIAL STUDIES
- Article 18.16 — NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS
- Article 18.20 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
- Article 18.24 — PROCEDURES WHEN COUNTY IS RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
- Article 18.28 — MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
- Article 18.32 — APPEALS AND INDEPENDENT HEARING BODY POWERS
- Article 18.36 — STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS
- Article 18.37 — CULTURAL AND TRIBAL RESOURCES
▸Chapter 19 — Conservation, Open Space, and Woodland Conservation
- Chapter SR — Statutory References for California Counties
- Chapter OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table
- Chapter PCT — Prior Code Cross-Reference Table