Municipal code
Redondo Beach Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Redondo Beach, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Contents
- 2,886 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Redondo Beach
Contents
- § 1. Name.
- § 2. Boundaries.
▸§ 3. Rights and liabilities.
▸§ 4. Powers, enumeration of, not to be limitation.
▸§ 5. Form of government.[1 ]
▸§ 7. City Council districts.[7 ]
▸§ 9. Powers vested in City Council.
Overview- § 9.1. Departmental interference.[15 ]
- § 9.2. Regular meetings.[16 ]
- § 9.3. Special meetings; Emergency meetings.[17 ]
- § 9.4. Place of meetings.[18 ]
- § 9.5. Citizen participation.[19 ]
- § 9.6. Quorum.
- § 9.7. Council, qualification of members, election returns.
- § 9.8. Meetings, rules of conduct.
- § 9.9. Minutes.
- § 9.10. Ordinances and resolutions.[20 ]
- § 9.11. Emergency ordinances.
- § 9.12. Orders for payment of money.
- § 9.13. Ordinances, when required.
- § 9.14. Ordinances, enacting clause.
- § 9.15. Ordinances, publication.[21 ]
- § 9.16. Ordinances, when effective.
- § 9.17. Ordinances, repeal.
- § 9.18. Ordinances, violation, penalty.[22 ]
- § 9.19. Ordinances, amendment.
- § 9.20. Codification of ordinances.
▸Article XI — Elective Officers, Powers and Duties
▸Article XV — Appointive Boards and Commissions
Overview▸§ 15. Creation of Boards and Commissions.[36 ]
▸Article XVI — Redondo Beach Unified School District
▸Article XVII — Taxation and Budget
Overview▸§ 17. Tax system.
Overview- § 17.1. Tax levy, failure to fix.
- § 17.2. Fiscal year.
- § 17.3. Tax levy limits.
- § 17.4. Tax levies, special purposes.
- § 17.5. Special levy, employees retirement system, tax levy.
- § 17.6. General funds, transfer of surplus.
- § 17.7. Budget preparation.[53 ]
- § 17.8. Budget, submission by City Manager.
- § 17.9. Budget hearing and adoption.[54 ]
- § 17.10. Budget adherence.
- § 17.11. Bonded debt limit.
▸§ 19. Public works, contracts.[58 ]
Overview- § 19.1. Competitive bidding, when not required.[59 ]
- § 19.2. Officers, interest in public contracts or sales.
- § 19.3. Actions against City.[60 ]
- § 19.4. Audits.
- § 19.5. Legal notices, contract for publication.[61 ]
- § 19.6. Salaries and wages payment.[62 ]
- § 19.7. Contracts, progress payments.[63 ]
- § 19.8. Borrowing funds, method repayment.
- § 19.9. Municipal purchases.[64 ]
- § 19.10. Residence, officers and employees.[65 ]
- § 19.11. Limitations on incurrence of indebtedness or liability.[66 ]
▸Article XX — Funds, Disbursements and Liabilities
Overview▸§ 20. Payments from City Treasury.
▸Article XXI — Miscellaneous Provisions
Overview▸§ 21. Licensing, revenue and regulatory purposes.
▸§ 24. Violations.[71 ]
▸§ 25. Harbor Improvement Fund.
▸Article XXVII — Major Changes in Allowable Land Use
Overview▸§ 27. Findings.
Overview- § 27.1. Purpose.
- § 27.2. Definitions.[73 ]
- § 27.3. Effective date; applicability.
- § 27.4. Vote of the People on major change in allowable land use.[74 ]
- § 27.5. Application for major change in allowable land use; City review.
- § 27.6. Exceptions.[75 ]
- § 27.7. Relationship to City Charter and Municipal Code.
- § 27.8. Amendments.
- § 27.9. Judicial enforcement.
- § 27.10. Construction.
- § 27.11. Consistency with other ballot measures.
- § 27.12. Severability.
▸Title 1
Overview▸Chapter 1 — ADOPTION OF CODE
▸Chapter 2 — PENALTY PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 5 — CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATIONS
- Title 2
▸Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL AND ELECTED OFFICIALS
▸Article 1 — Election Districts
- Article 2 — Election Procedures
- Article 3 — Campaign Contribution Limits
- Article 4 — Elections — Instant Runoff Voting
▸Article 1 — Civil Service System
- Article 2 — Oaths of Office and Public Official Bonds
- Article 3 — Authorization to Sign Complaints
- Article 4 — Military Leave
- Article 5 — Salaries: General Provisions
- Article 6 — Salaries: Miscellaneous
- Article 7 — Salaries: Police
- Article 9 — Salaries: Elected Officials
- Article 10 — Salaries: Professional
- Article 11 — Salaries: Executive
- Article 12 — Political Reform Act of 1974
- Article 13 — Official Travel and Expense Account Procedures
▸Chapter 6 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 6.1 — PUBLIC WORKS BID REQUIREMENTS
▸Chapter 7 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
▸Chapter 8 — SUGGESTION AWARD PLAN AND SUGGESTION AWARD BOARD
▸Article 1 — Uniform Regulations
- Article 3 — (Reserved)[9 ]
- Article 4
- Article 5 — Traffic Commission
- Article 6 — Redondo Beach Youth Commission
- Article 7 — Harbor Commission
- Article 9 — (Reserved)
- Article 10 — Planning Commission
- Article 11 — (Reserved)[10 ]
- Article 12 — (Reserved)[11 ]
- Article 13
- Article 14 — Public Art Commission
- Article 15 — Public Amenities Commission
▸Chapter 10 — ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS OR DECISIONS
▸Chapter 11 — ACTIONS AGAINST THE CITY
▸Chapter 12 — RETURN OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
▸Chapter 19 — CREATION, ABOLITION AND REORGANIZATION OF CITY DEPARTMENTS AND APPOINTED POSITIONS
▸Chapter 20 — BOARD OF APPEALS
▸Chapter 21 — LEASING OF PUBLIC LAND
- Article 3
- Article 4 — Traffic Control Devices
- Article 5
- Article 6 — One Way Streets and Alleys
- Article 7
- Article 8 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Article 12 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking
- Article 14 — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article 17 — Preferential Parking
- Article 19 — Temporary Street Closure
- Article 20
- Article 23
- Article 24
▸Chapter 8 — WEAPONS
▸Chapter 11 — SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 14 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
▸Chapter 16 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
- Title 4
- Chapter 1 — ADVERTISING
▸Article 1 — Distribution of Advertising Matter
▸Chapter 2 — AMUSEMENTS
- Article 2 — Comic Books
▸Chapter 7 — INTOXICANTS
- Article 2
- Article 6 — Telephonic Alarms
- Article 7
- Article 8 — Prohibited Activities in the Redondo Beach Fisherman's Wharf Area
- Article 10 — Reserved Recreation Facilities
- Article 11
- Article 12 — Possession of Graffiti Tools by Minors
▸Chapter 10 — NUISANCES
- Article 2 — Idle Wells
- Chapter 12 — REGISTRATION OF FELONS
- Chapter 13 — SOLICITING BY CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
▸Chapter 14 — TAXICABS
▸Chapter 19 — BENCHES
▸Chapter 22 — CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 24 — NOISE REGULATION
▸Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 3 — Exterior Noise Limits
- Article 4 — Interior Noise Standards
- Article 5 — Specific Prohibitions
- Article 6 — Special Provisions (Exemptions)
- Article 7 — Variances
- Article 8 — Enforcement
▸Chapter 25 — BALL GAMES AND HUNTING
▸Chapter 26 — BINGO GAMES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
- Chapter 27 — CONSUMER PROTECTION
- Chapter 29 — SALES AND DISPLAYS OF NARCOTIC AND OTHER PARAPHERNALIA
▸Chapter 31 — REGULATIONS PROHIBITING CERTAIN EXPOSURE OF THE HUMAN BODY
▸Chapter 32 — POLICE RESPONSE AT LOUD OR UNRULY ASSEMBLAGES
▸Chapter 34 — CAMPING
▸Chapter 35 — PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
▸Chapter 36 — CITY LIBRARY AND MEETING FACILITIES
▸Chapter 37 — SKATEBOARD PARK REGULATIONS
- Title 5
▸Article 1 — Dogs
- Article 3 — Vicious Animals
- Article 4 — Nondomestic and Exotic Animals
- Article 5 — Defecation by Animals
- Article 6
- Article 7 — Beekeeping
▸Article 1 — Solid Waste Handling Services
- Article 7 — Construction and Demolition Debris Waste Reduction and Recycling Requirements
- Article 8 — Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
- Chapter 3 — INSTITUTIONS
- Article 2 — Prohibitions
▸Chapter 5 — TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
▸Article 1 — Smoking in Public
- Article 2 — Tobacco Retail Permits
▸Chapter 10 — POLYSTYRENE AND SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS
▸Chapter 11 — TREE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
- Title 6
▸Chapter 1 — BUSINESS LICENSING
▸Chapter 2 — MASSAGE/BODYWORK BUSINESSES
- Chapter 3 — STREET PATROL SERVICES
▸Chapter 4 — UNLAWFUL SALES
▸Chapter 5 — FILM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
▸Chapter 7 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
▸Chapter 2 — SPECIFICATIONS
- Title 8
▸Chapter 3 — PROPERTY TAX
▸Chapter 4 — SALES AND USE TAX
▸Chapter 5 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
▸Chapter 6 — PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES TAX
▸Chapter 7 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 10 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION TAX
- Chapter 11 — SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
▸Chapter 13 — SOLID WASTE FUND
▸Chapter 14 — WASTEWATER FUND
▸Chapter 15 — DISASTER RECOVERY FUND
▸Chapter 16 — WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) FUND
▸Chapter 17 — BUILDING OCCUPANCY FUND
▸Chapter 18 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
▸Chapter 19 — SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM FUND
▸Chapter 20 — AB 2928 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF FUND
▸Chapter 21 — STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT FUND
▸Chapter 22 — PRINTING AND GRAPHICS FUND
▸Chapter 23 — SUBDIVISION PARK TRUST FUND
▸Chapter 24 — EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FUND
▸Chapter 25 — MAJOR FACILITIES REPAIR FUND
▸Chapter 26 — MEASURE R FUND
▸Chapter 27 — CALPERS RESERVE FUND
▸Chapter 28 — PROPOSITION A FUND
▸Chapter 29 — PROPOSITION C FUND
▸Chapter 30 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FUND
▸Chapter 31 — REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND
▸Chapter 32 — REDEVELOPMENT OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND
▸Chapter 33 — LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND
▸Chapter 34 — MAJOR FACILITIES RECONSTRUCTION FUND
▸Chapter 35 — OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION FUND
▸Chapter 36 — MEASURE M FUND
▸Chapter 37 — MEASURE W FUND
- Title 9
▸Chapter 24 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
▸Chapter 2 — BUILDING AND LOT NUMBERING
▸Chapter 5 — PLUMBING CODE
▸Chapter 6 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 7 — SIGNS ADJACENT TO LANDSCAPED FREEWAYS
- Chapter 8 — HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
▸Chapter 10 — REPORTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
- Chapter 12 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Article 1 — Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose, and Methods
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — General Provisions
- Article 4 — Administration
- Article 5 — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
- Article 6 — Variance Procedure
▸Chapter 13 — SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE
▸Chapter 14 — EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYS…
▸Chapter 15 — BUILDING SECURITY CODE
▸Chapter 16 — BUILDING FEES
▸Chapter 17 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
▸Chapter 18 — UNIFORM SIGN CODE
- Chapter 19 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 20 — (RESERVED)[1 ]
- Chapter 21 — ABATEMENT OF IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND PARCELS OF LAND
- Article 1
- Article 2 — Notice and Order to Abate
- Article 3 — Compliance and Enforcement
- Article 4 — Abatement by City
- Article 5 — Immediate Abatement
▸Chapter 22 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
▸Chapter 23 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
▸Chapter 25 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
▸Chapter 26 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
▸Chapter 27 — ENERGY CODE
▸Chapter 28 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Title 10
- Article 7 — SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
- Article 8 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Article 7 — LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
- Article 10 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
▸Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISIONS
- Article 2 — Compliance with Chapter Provisions and Map Act
- Article 3 — Definitions
- Article 4 — Subdivision Conferences
- Article 5 — Tentative Maps
- Article 5.5 — Vesting Tentative Maps
- Article 6 — Final Maps
- Article 7 — Subdivision Standards
- Article 8 — Improvements and General Requirements
- Article 9 — Exceptions and Appeals
- Article 10 — Minor Subdivisions
- Article 11 — Lot Line Adjustments
- Article 12 — Condominium Subdivisions
- Article 13 — Improvements and General Requirements for the Development of Undeveloped or Parti…
- Article 14
- Article 15 — Lot Splits
▸Chapter 2 — ZONING AND LAND USE
- Division 1 — Single-Family Residential Zones
- Division 2 — Multiple-Family Residential Zones
- Division 3 — Mobile Home Park Zone
- Division 4 — C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4 Commercial Zones
- Division 6 — CC Coastal Commercial Zones
- Division 7 — MU Mixed-Use and CR Regional Commercial Zones
- Division 8 — Industrial Zones
- Division 9 — Public and Institutional Zones
- Division 10 — (PLD) Planned Development Overlay Zone
- Division 11 — (MU) Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
- Division 12 — (RIV) Riviera Village Overlay Zone
- Division 13 — (H) Historic Overlay Zone
- Division 15
- Division 1 — Residential Zones
- Division 2 — Residential and Mixed-Use Zones
- Division 3 — All Zones
- Article 4 — Special Use Regulations
- Article 5 — Parking Regulations
- Article 6 — Sign Regulations
- Article 7 — Landscaping Regulations
- Article 9 — Density Bonuses
- Article 10 — Coastal Development Permits
- Article 11 — Transportation Demand Management
- Article 12 — Procedures
- Article 13 — Housing Replacement Obligations and Occupant Protections Required for New Develop…
▸Chapter 3 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
- Article 2 — Evaluation of Significant Effects
- Article 4 — Initial Study
- Article 5 — Negative Declarations
- Article 6 — Environmental Impact Report Procedures
- Article 7 — Contents of Environmental Impact Reports
▸Chapter 4 — HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION
- Article 2 — Landmark and Historic District Designation Criteria
- Article 3 — Designation of Landmarks and Historic Districts
- Article 4 — Certificate of Appropriateness Required
- Article 5 — Advisory Review—Potential Historic Resources
- Article 6 — Appeals
- Article 7 — Maintenance and Repair
- Article 8 — Enforcement
▸Chapter 5 — COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE
- Division 1 — Single-Family Residential Zones
- Division 2 — Multiple-Family Residential Zones
- Division 3 — C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5A, and CC Commercial Zones
- Division 4 — MU Mixed-Use Zones
- Division 5 — Industrial Zones
- Division 6 — Public and Institutional Zones
- Division 7 — (PLD) Planned Development Overlay Zone
- Division 8 — (MU) Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
- Division 9 — (RIV) Riviera Village Overlay Zone
- Division 10 — (H) Historic Overlay Zone
- Division 1 — Residential Zones
- Division 2 — Residential and Mixed-Use Zones
- Division 3 — All Zones
- Article 4 — Special Use Regulations
- Article 5 — Parking Regulations
- Article 6 — Sign Regulations
- Article 7 — Landscaping Regulations
- Article 9 — Density Bonuses
- Article 10 — Coastal Development Permits
- Article 11 — Transportation Demand Management
- Article 12 — Procedures
- Article 13 — Zoning Map for the Coastal Zone
- Article 14 — Housing Replacement Obligations and Occupant Protections Required for New Develop…
▸Chapter 6 — PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS
▸Chapter 7 — ELECTRICITY GENERATING FACILITIES
- Chapter 3 — CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE REGULATIONS
▸Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 6
▸Chapter 4 — PIPELINE FRANCHISES
- Title 12
- Title 12 — entirely amended by Section 1, Ordinance No. 2815 c.s., effective April 23, 1998.
▸Chapter 1 — HARBOR
- Article 3 — General Regulations
- Article 4 — Regulations Concerning Anchoring, Mooring, and Security of Vessels
- Article 6 — Sanitation Regulations
- Article 7
- 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 OL
- § OL.010. Table 1, Suspended ordinances.
- § OL.040. Table 4, Disposition of ordinances.
- § OL.050. Table 5, Disposition of ordinances following 2023 republication.