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
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 390 chapters · 3,526 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Rancho Cordova
Contents
▸Title 2
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.30 — PLANNING COMMISSION[1 ]
- Chapter 2.34 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Repealed by Ord. 15-2022)
- Chapter 2.38 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 2.42 — ELECTIONS
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.05 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- 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 3.12 — 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
- Chapter 4.54 — REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
- Chapter 4.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 4.06 — GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSES
- Chapter 4.07 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE
- Chapter 4.10
- Article I
- Chapter 4.14 — TAXICABS
▸Article I — Special Business License Required
- Chapter 4.22 — CARDROOMS
- Chapter 4.23
- Chapter 4.26 — BINGO
- Chapter 4.29 — BINGO SUPPLIERS
- Chapter 4.30
▸Article I — Special Business License Required
- Article II — Requirements – Services
▸Article I — General Provisions
- Chapter 4.34 — ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 4.38 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
▸Article II — Special Business License
- Article III — Movie And Television Productions
- Article I — Street Businesses
- Article III — Coin-operated Laundry Safety
- Article IV — Picture Arcades
- Article V — Drug Paraphernalia
- Chapter 4.56
▸Chapter 4.58 — PLUMBING TRADE COMPETENCY
- Article II — Cable Television Commission
- Article IVc — Services
- Article V — Assignments – Remedies
- Article Vb — Remedies
▸Article Vc — Video Customer Service Act
- Article II — Issuance Of Licenses
- Article III — System Capability And Standards
- Article IV
- Article VIII
- Article IX — Video Customer Service Act
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.87 — PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA
- Chapter 6.120 — ABATEMENT OF GRAFFITI
- Chapter 6.16 — POLLUTION
- Chapter 6.20
- Chapter 6.21
- Chapter 6.22
- 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 6.64 — SWIMMING POOL SERVICE COMPANIES
▸Chapter 6.68 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 6.84 — REGULATION OF SMOKING[1 ]
- Chapter 6.86 — DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS
- Chapter 6.90 — CANNABIS CULTIVATION
- Chapter 6.120 — ABATEMENT OF GRAFFITI
- Chapter 6.130 — PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENDERS
- Chapter 6.135 — CEMETERY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 6.140 — REGULATION OF UNATTENDED DONATION BOXES
- Title 8
▸Chapter 8.01 — Chapter 8.03 DEFINITIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 8.03 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 8.07 — VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.10 — RECOVERY OF FINES AND COSTS
▸Chapter 8.11 — KEEPING OF BACKYARD HENS
- Title 9
- 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
- Chapter 9.81 — PROHIBITION AGAINST AGGRESSIVE, INTRUSIVE AND UNSAFE PANHANDLING
- Chapter 9.82 — LOITERING
- Chapter 9.83
- Chapter 9.84 — PERSONAL PROPERTY STORAGE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.85 — CAMPING
- Chapter 9.91 — SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE
- Chapter 9.92
- Chapter 9.93
- 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
- Chapter 10.04 — INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 10.41 — INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINALS AND ACCESS ROUTES
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Chapter 10.66 — REGULATION OF CRUISING
- Chapter 10.70 — STREET RACING
- Title 12
▸Chapter 12.08 — CONSTRUCTION IN STREETS
- 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
- Chapter 14.05 — AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- Title 15
▸Article III
- Chapter 15.10 — STORM DRAINAGE FEE
- Chapter 15.11 — ANNUAL STORM WATER UTILITY FEE
- Chapter 15.12 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Article III — Reduction Of Pollutants In Storm Water
- Article IV
- Article V — Enforcement
- Article VI
- Article VII
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.02 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 16.03 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
- Chapter 16.04 — 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 16.05 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.18 — NUISANCE CODE
- Chapter 16.10 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 16.16 — OWNER AND TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chapter 16.17 — MAINTENANCE OF FORECLOSED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 16.20 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 16.19 — MAINTENANCE OF BOARDED AND VACANT BUILDINGS
- Article VII — ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
- Article X — RENT ESCROW ACCOUNT PROGRAM
- Chapter 16.21 — TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EVICTION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE …
- Chapter 16.24 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 16.26 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 16.28 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 16.23 — BOARDING OF VACANT STRUCTURES IN ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS
- Chapter 16.32 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 16.36 — SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- 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
- Article I — IN GENERAL
- Article II — ENFORCEMENT
- Article III — DEFINITIONS
- Article IV — NUISANCES SPECIFIED
- Article V — ABATEMENT GENERALLY
- Article VI
- Article VII — ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF HEARING EXAMINER
- Article VIII
- 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
- 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
- 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[2 ]
- Article XII — RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 16.21 — TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EVICTION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE …
- Chapter 16.22 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
- Article II — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Article III — DEFINITIONS
- Article IV — ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
- Article V — RECOVERY OF COST OF ABATEMENT
- 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
- 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[3 ]
- 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[5 ]
- Chapter 16.89 — HOUSING TRUST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE[6 ]
- 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
- Article II — Applicability
- Article III — Duties And Powers Of The Floodplain Administrator
- Article IV
- Article V — Site Plans And Construction Documents
- Article VI — Inspections
- Article VII — Variances
- Article VIII — Violations
- Article I — Definitions
- Article I — Buildings And Structures
- Article II — Subdivisions
- Article III
- Article IV — Installation Of Manufactured Homes
- Article V — Recreational Vehicles
- Article VI — Other Development
- Article VII — Flood Control Projects
▸Chapter 80 — , "REFERENCED STANDARDS," IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
- Title 19
- Chapter 19.04 — PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES
- Chapter 19.08 — DUTCH ELM DISEASE CONTROL
- Chapter 19.12
- Title 20
- Chapter 20.04 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Title 21
- Chapter 21.12
- Title 22
- Chapter 22.60 — MAJOR IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 22.110 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.150 — SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
- Chapter 22.170 — LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- Chapter 22.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 22.10 — DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES
▸Chapter 22.15 — CONTIGUOUS LAND AND MERGER
▸Chapter 22.24 — WATER AND SEWER REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 22.40
- Chapter 22.45 — ESTABLISHMENT OF MITIGATION FEES FOR THE SOUTH SACRAMENTO HABITAT CONSERVATION…
- Chapter 22.50
- Chapter 22.60 — MAJOR IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 22.70
▸Chapter 22.80 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 22.100 — REVERSION AND EXCLUSIONS
- Article I — Purpose And Applicability
▸Article III — Lot Patterns
▸Chapter 22.130 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- 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
- Chapter 23.101 — Purpose And Authority
- Article 7 — SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Article 1 — ADMINISTRATION[1 ]
- Chapter 23.101 — Purpose And Authority
▸Chapter 23.104 — Approval Authority
- Chapter 23.110 — Application Processing
- Chapter 23.113 — Zoning Certification
- Chapter 23.116 — Temporary Use Permits
- Chapter 23.119 — Unified Sign Program[2 ]
- Chapter 23.122 — Similar Use Determinations
- Chapter 23.125 — Administrative Use Permits
▸Chapter 23.128 — Reasonable Accommodation
- 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 23.152 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 23.155 — General Plan Amendments
- Chapter 23.158 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 23.161 — Public Hearings (Repealed by Ord. 12-2011)
- Chapter 23.167 — Council Call-ups (Repealed by Ord. 4-2017)
- Chapter 23.170 — Nonconforming Uses And Structures
- Chapter 23.173 — Enforcement
- Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS[6 ]
- 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
- Article 5 — FORM-BASED ZONING PROVISIONS
- Chapter 23.507 — Local Town Center Zone Standards[8 ]
- Chapter 23.510 — Regional Town Center Zone Standards
- Chapter 23.513 — Streetscape Type And Frontage Type Standards
- Article 7 — SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS[9 ]
- 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 23.728 — 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
- Article 9 — SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS[10 ] (Expired) [11 ]
▸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
- Article 11 — DEFINITIONS[13 ]
- Chapter 23.1104 — General Definitions
- 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.060
- § 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 ST
- Title OL