Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Rancho Cordova Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Rancho Cordova, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 22 titles · 3,501 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Rancho Cordova
Contents
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Taxation
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.05 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.06 — RANCHO CORDOVA RELIEF AND RECOVERY 2020 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.08 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.12 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.40 — UTILITY USERS' TAX
- Chapter 3.50 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.60 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.70 — INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 3.80 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 3.85 — PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION TAX
- Chapter 3.90 — CARDROOM TAX
▸Title 4 — Business Regulation
Overview- Chapter 4.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 4.06 — GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 4.07 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE
▸Chapter 4.10 — SPECIAL BUSINESS LICENSES AND EMPLOYEE PERMITS
- Chapter 4.14 — TAXICABS
▸Chapter 4.18 — AMBULANCE SERVICES
- Chapter 4.22 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 4.23 — LICENSING OF RAFT RENTAL BUSINESSES AND THE COLLECTION OF CITY-IMPOSED FEES BY …
- Chapter 4.26 — BINGO
- Chapter 4.29 — BINGO SUPPLIERS
- Chapter 4.30 — PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND JUNK DEALERS
▸Chapter 4.32 — JUNK TIRE STORAGE
▸Chapter 4.33 — MASSAGE/MASSAGE BUSINESSES
▸Chapter 4.34 — ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
▸Chapter 4.38 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
▸Chapter 4.54 — REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
- Chapter 4.56 — TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EVICTION OF COMMERCIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO…
- Chapter 4.58 — PLUMBING TRADE COMPETENCY
- Chapter 4.60 — REGULATION OF ALCOHOL SALES
- Chapter 4.61 — SELF-SERVICE TOBACCO DISPLAYS
▸Title 5 — Franchises
Overview- Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 5.50 — CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Cable Television Commission
- Article III — Issuance And Renewal Of Franchises
- Article IVa — System Capability And Standards – Prevailing Rates – Community Use
- Article IVb — Construction And Extension Of System – Use Of Streets
- Article IVc — Services
- Article IVd — Franchise Fees – Rates
- Article IVe — Security – Indemnification – Insurance
- Article Va — Assignments
- Article Vb — Remedies
- Article Vc — Video Customer Service Act
- Article Vd — Local Administration And Enforcement Of Provisions Of The Digital Infrastructure …
- Chapter 5.60 — FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.64 — SOLICITING FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
▸Chapter 5.75 — CABLE TELEVISION LICENSING ORDINANCE
Overview- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Issuance Of Licenses
- Article III — System Capability And Standards
- Article IV — Construction Requirements
- Article V — Services
- Article VI — License Fees
- Article VII — Bonds And Insurance
- Article VIII — Transfer And Termination
- Article IX — Video Customer Service Act
▸Title 6 — Health and Sanitation
Overview- Chapter 6.16 — POLLUTION
- Chapter 6.20 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 6.21 — BUSINESS AND MULTIFAMILY RECYCLING AND ORGANICS RECYCLING
- Chapter 6.22 — PROHIBITION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY INTO WASTE CONTAINERS
- Chapter 6.24 — MOSQUITOES
- Chapter 6.28 — WELLS AND PUMPS
- Chapter 6.30 — PROTECTION OF DRINKING WATER
- Chapter 6.32 — SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEMS
- Chapter 6.56 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 6.60 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 6.64 — SWIMMING POOL SERVICE COMPANIES
- Chapter 6.68 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 6.80 — FLY AND RODENT ABATEMENT
- Chapter 6.84 — REGULATION OF SMOKING
- Chapter 6.87 — PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA
- Chapter 6.90 — CANNABIS CULTIVATION
- Chapter 6.120 — ABATEMENT OF GRAFFITI
- Chapter 6.135 — CEMETERY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 6.140 — REGULATION OF UNATTENDED DONATION BOXES
▸Title 8 — Animals
Overview- Chapter 8.01 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 8.02 — ANIMAL SERVICES
- Chapter 8.03 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 8.04 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 8.05 — RABIES
- Chapter 8.06 — LICENSING
- Chapter 8.07 — VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.08 — IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 8.09 — PROCEDURES
- Chapter 8.10 — RECOVERY OF FINES AND COSTS
- Chapter 8.11 — KEEPING OF BACKYARD HENS
- Chapter 8.12 — BEEKEEPING
▸Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Safety
Overview- Chapter 9.04 — DESECRATION OF CEMETERIES
- Chapter 9.08 — DESTRUCTION OF ROAD SIGNS
- Chapter 9.12 — DESTROYING MONUMENTS
- Chapter 9.16 — IMPERSONATING OFFICER
- Chapter 9.20 — FALSE REPORTS
- Chapter 9.28 — CURFEW
- Chapter 9.36 — PARK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.38 — SIDEWALK RECREATION
- Chapter 9.40 — FIREARMS
- Chapter 9.41 — BOWS AND ARROWS
- Chapter 9.44 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
- Chapter 9.48 — TOPLESS WAITRESSES
- Chapter 9.74 — RAIL TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES
- Chapter 9.78 — HUMAN WASTE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 9.80 — TRESPASSES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OR BUSINESS PREMISES
- Chapter 9.81 — PROHIBITION AGAINST AGGRESSIVE, INTRUSIVE AND UNSAFE PANHANDLING
- Chapter 9.82 — LOITERING
- Chapter 9.83 — PROHIBITION OF PICKETING DIRECTED AT A RESIDENCE OR DWELLING
- Chapter 9.84 — PERSONAL PROPERTY STORAGE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.85 — CAMPING
- Chapter 9.91 — SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.92 — POSSESSION OF OPEN CONTAINERS CONTAINING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY PRIVATE OFF…
- Chapter 9.93 — CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND POSSESSION OF OPEN CONTAINERS
- Chapter 9.94 — UNAUTHORIZED USE OF TOWERS
- Chapter 9.96 — EMERGENCY ALARMS
- Chapter 9.98 — DISPLAY OF HARMFUL MATTER TO MINORS
- Chapter 9.100 — SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF NUISANCE VEHICLES
- Chapter 9.102 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 10.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.12 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.16 — SIGNS AND SIGNALS
- Chapter 10.20 — PEDESTRIANS AND CROSSWALKS
- Chapter 10.24 — PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.25 — PREFERENTIAL RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.30 — HUMAN HABITATION OF VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.32 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 10.36 — EMERGENCY VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.40 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.41 — INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINALS AND ACCESS ROUTES
- Chapter 10.44 — ONE-WAY STREETS
- Chapter 10.48 — SPEED ZONES
- Chapter 10.50 — REDUCED SPEED LIMITS ON SPECIFIC STREETS
- Chapter 10.58 — OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.62 — TRANSIT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT LOADING ZONES
- Chapter 10.64 — TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAMS
- Chapter 10.66 — REGULATION OF CRUISING
- Chapter 10.70 — STREET RACING
▸Title 12 — Streets and Sidewalks
Overview- Chapter 12.01 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 12.03 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.08 — CONSTRUCTION IN STREETS
- Chapter 12.09 — STREET TRENCH FEE
- Chapter 12.12 — OBSTRUCTION OF CORNERS
- Chapter 12.13 — STREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 12.16 — HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS
- Chapter 12.20 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 12.24 — STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM
▸Title 14 — Agricultural Activities
▸Title 15 — Water and Sewers
Overview- Chapter 15.04 — SEWER USE
- Chapter 15.05 — SEWER RATES
- Chapter 15.10 — STORM DRAINAGE FEE
- Chapter 15.11 — ANNUAL STORM WATER UTILITY FEE
▸Chapter 15.12 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Title 16 — Buildings and Construction
Overview- Chapter 16.02 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 16.03 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
- Chapter 16.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.05 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.06 — RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.07 — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 16.08 — AUTO COURTS, RESORTS AND MOTELS
- Chapter 16.09 — EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 16.10 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.16 — OWNER AND TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chapter 16.17 — MAINTENANCE OF FORECLOSED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
▸Chapter 16.18 — NUISANCE CODE
Overview- Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — ENFORCEMENT
- Article III — DEFINITIONS
- Article IV — NUISANCES SPECIFIED
- Article V — ABATEMENT GENERALLY
- Article VI — SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
- Article VII — ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF HEARING EXAMINER
- Article VIII — REMOVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSFER OF TITLE
- Article IX — SUMMARY ABATEMENT
- Article X — RECOVERY OF COST OF ABATEMENT
- Article XI — SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED DRIVE-IN ENTERPRISES
- Article XII — PAY TELEPHONES
- Article XIII — SECURING OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY
- Article XIV — NEIGHBORHOOD NUISANCE CODE
- Article XV — SHOPPING CARTS
- Article XVI — REPEAT NUISANCE SERVICE CALLS
- Article XVII — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 16.19 — MAINTENANCE OF BOARDED AND VACANT BUILDINGS
▸Chapter 16.20 — HOUSING CODE
Overview- Article I — TITLE – PURPOSE – FINDINGS – SCOPE
- Article IA — DEFINITIONS
- Article II — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- Article III — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Article IV — ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS
- Article V — APPEAL
- Article VI — ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE DIRECTOR
- Article VII — ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
- Article VIII — HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND
- Article IX — RENTAL HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENT
- Article X — RENT ESCROW ACCOUNT PROGRAM
- Article XI — RENTAL HOUSING ENFORCEMENT FEES
- Article XII — RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 16.21 — TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EVICTION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE …
- Chapter 16.23 — BOARDING OF VACANT STRUCTURES IN ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS
- Chapter 16.24 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 16.26 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 16.28 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 16.32 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 16.36 — SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 16.38 — GREEN BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.40 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 16.44 — LAND GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
- Chapter 16.81 — DEVELOPMENT FEES TO FINANCE COST OF OFF-SITE ROADWAY MITIGATION AND LIBRARY FA…
- Chapter 16.82 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO FINANCE THE COST OF PUBLIC FACILIT…
- Chapter 16.83 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO FINANCE COST OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.84 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO FINANCE THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.85 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR MEASURE A TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEM…
- Chapter 16.86 — ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.87 — ROADWAY AND TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 16.89 — HOUSING TRUST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 16.90 — CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES
- Chapter 16.92 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS REDUCTION, REUSE AND RECYCLING
- Chapter 16.94 — AQUATIC RESOURCES PROTECTION
- Chapter 16.95 — STORM DRAINAGE IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
▸Chapter 16.96 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
▸Title 17 — Fire Prevention
▸Title 20 — Environmental Protection
▸Title 22 — Land Development
Overview- Chapter 22.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 22.10 — DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES
- Chapter 22.15 — CONTIGUOUS LAND AND MERGER
- Chapter 22.20 — PROCEDURES
- Chapter 22.24 — WATER AND SEWER REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 22.25 — VESTING MAPS
- Chapter 22.30 — DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 22.40 — PARK AND RECREATION DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 22.45 — ESTABLISHMENT OF MITIGATION FEES FOR THE SOUTH SACRAMENTO HABITAT CONSERVATION…
- Chapter 22.50 — RESERVATIONS AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC RESOURCES
- Chapter 22.60 — MAJOR IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 22.70 — SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 22.80 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 22.90 — SOIL REPORTS
- Chapter 22.100 — REVERSION AND EXCLUSIONS
▸Chapter 22.110 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.120 — VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 22.130 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 22.140 — NOTICE OF MERGER
- Chapter 22.150 — SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
- Chapter 22.160 — CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 22.170 — LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- Chapter 22.180 — WATER USE AND CONSERVATION
- Chapter 22.300 — STREET DEDICATION MAP
▸Title 23 — Zoning Code
Overview- Article 1 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 23.101 — Purpose And Authority
- Chapter 23.104 — Approval Authority
- Chapter 23.107 — Interpretation Of Code
- Chapter 23.110 — Application Processing
- Chapter 23.113 — Zoning Certification
- Chapter 23.116 — Temporary Use Permits
- Chapter 23.119 — Unified Sign Program
- Chapter 23.122 — Similar Use Determinations
- Chapter 23.125 — Administrative Use Permits
- Chapter 23.128 — Reasonable Accommodation
- Chapter 23.131 — Adjustment
- Chapter 23.134 — Conditional Use Permit
- Chapter 23.137 — Multifamily Housing Streamlined Design Review Permit
- Chapter 23.140 — Minor Design Review
- Chapter 23.141 — Major Design Review
- Chapter 23.143 — Variance
- Chapter 23.146 — Zoning Amendments
- Chapter 23.149 — Special Planning Areas
- Chapter 23.152 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 23.155 — General Plan Amendments
- Chapter 23.158 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 23.170 — Nonconforming Uses And Structures
▸Chapter 23.173 — Enforcement
- Chapter 23.301 — Establishment Of Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.304 — Land Use Classification
- Chapter 23.307 — Agricultural Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.310 — Residential Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.313 — Mixed-use Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.316 — General Commercial And Industrial Zones
- Chapter 23.319 — Public/quasi-public Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.325 — Overlay Zoning Districts
▸Chapter 23.328 — Supplemental Information
- Chapter 23.501 — Introduction To Form-based Provisions
- Chapter 23.504 — Village Center Zone Standards
- Chapter 23.507 — Local Town Center Zone Standards
- Chapter 23.510 — Regional Town Center Zone Standards
▸Chapter 23.513 — Streetscape Type And Frontage Type Standards
- Chapter 23.701 — Height Measurement And Exceptions
- Chapter 23.704 — Yard Measurement And Projections
- Chapter 23.707 — Objective Design Standards For Multifamily Developments
- Chapter 23.710 — Housing Incentives/density Bonus Provisions
- Chapter 23.713 — Condominium Conversion
- Chapter 23.716 — Landscaping
- Chapter 23.719 — Parking And Loading
- Chapter 23.722 — Standards For Pedestrian-oriented Spaces
- Chapter 23.725 — Outdoor Lighting
- Chapter 23.728 — Outdoor Display, Sales, And Storage
- Chapter 23.731 — Fences, Walls, And Screening
- Chapter 23.734 — Accessory Structures
- Chapter 23.737 — Noise, Odor, And Vibration Performance Standards
- Chapter 23.740 — Public Utilities
▸Chapter 23.743 — Signs
- Chapter 23.901 — Residential Uses
- Chapter 23.902 — Emergency Shelters
- Chapter 23.904 — Agricultural, Resource, And Open Space Uses
- Chapter 23.907 — Utility, Transportation, And Communication Uses
- Chapter 23.910 — Retail, Service, Convenience Store, And Office Uses
- Chapter 23.913 — Automotive And Vehicle Uses
- Chapter 23.915 — Storage, Personal Storage Facility Development Standards
- Chapter 23.916 — Industrial, Manufacturing, And Processing Uses
- Chapter 23.919 — Special Regulated Uses
- Chapter 23.922 — Temporary Uses
- Chapter 23.925 — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries And Commercial Marijuana Uses
- Chapter 23.1000 — Special Purpose Zones
▸Chapter 23.1005 — South Sunrise Auto Dismantlers Special Planning Area
- Chapter 23.1104 — General Definitions
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title ST — Special Tax Ordinances
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table